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.

Operations

On top of everything, restaurants are becoming burglary targets

After closing or limiting operations due to the coronavirus, restaurants are reporting robberies. Here are some ways to avoid becoming a target.

Food

McDonald’s is suspending all-day breakfast

The chain plans to temporarily simplify its menu as it helps franchisees operate more efficiently during the coronavirus shutdown.

Operations

Golden Corral shuts all company units, furloughs 2,290

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 25, 2020

The buffet chain said it will help the laid-off employees with food and assistance in accessing public benefits.

Operations

Tilman Fertitta said to furlough 40,000 employees

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 25, 2020

The layoffs affect about 70% of the billionaire's workforce.

Financing

How restaurant operators are coping with the coronavirus shutdown

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 25, 2020

Applebee’s and Panera Bread franchisee Ed Doherty joins this week’s RB podcast A Deeper Dive to discuss the impact of the shutdown on his business.

Operations

J. Alexander’s furloughs 3,400 as sales free-fall

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 24, 2020

Off-premise business is generating 10% to 20% of normal weekly sales, the company says. It has provided two weeks of emergency pay to the dislocated employees.

Operations