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coronavirus

Industries all across the country are experiencing the disruptive impact of the COVID-19. Discover how it could affect the U.S. foodservice, grocery and convenience industries.

Financing

How is the pandemic affecting the food supply?

 By Jonathan Maze on May 13, 2020

David Maloni of ArrowStream joins “A Deeper Dive” this week to discuss the pandemic’s impact on the food supply and prices.

Operations

NYC caps third-party delivery commissions

 By Peter Romeo on May 13, 2020

But Chicago has moved in another direction, mandating that third-party services break down their charges on customers' tabs.

Food

Healthy menu items may lure consumers back to restaurants

By Patricia Cobe on May 13, 2020

Foods that promote wellness are trending up in response to the pandemic.

Operations

California begins reopening dining rooms

By Peter Romeo on May 13, 2020

Operations in seven states were given a go-ahead yesterday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. But Los Angeles will remain on the sidelines.

Financing

McDonald’s is investing about $200M to boost marketing

By Jonathan Maze on May 13, 2020

The burger giant is also taking steps to help its weakest franchisees as it works to jump-start the system’s recovery.

Financing

Bamboo Sushi, QuickFish parent declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on May 12, 2020

Sustainable Restaurant Holdings blamed the coronavirus for the move, which is intended to help the company find a buyer.

Operations

Potbelly is considering closing up to 100 stores

By Heather Lalley on May 12, 2020

The struggling sandwich chain said same-store sales are now down 45%, up from minus 68% during the height of the coronavirus crisis.

Operations

Washington requires restaurants to record guest visits

By Peter Romeo on May 12, 2020

Operators will be required to maintain a log of who ate when for 30 days as a condition of reopening their dining rooms. New Orleans backed off what appeared to be a similar policy.

Financing

Burger King and Popeyes will start reopening dining rooms

By Jonathan Maze on May 12, 2020

So will Tim Hortons as parent company Restaurant Brands International moves into the next phase of reopening.

Technology

Have ideas for helping restaurants? You could win $1M

By Peter Romeo on May 12, 2020

UNLV's Lee Business School is teaming up with its namesake family to hold a competition for entrepreneurs. The aim is to generate ideas that will help restaurants and other components of the hospitality business.

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