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

Steak ‘n Shake has permanently closed 51 locations

By Jonathan Maze on May 11, 2020

The burger chain, which faces challenges refinancing its debt, has also temporarily closed 62 locations.

Operations

Illinois restaurants push for an earlier reopening of dining rooms

By Peter Romeo on May 11, 2020

Gov. Jay Pritzker is being pressured to consider moving up the "go" date, which operators say is currently June 26 at the earliest.

Operations

Operators vow to learn from—and not repeat—Mother's Day chaos

By Heather Lalley on May 11, 2020

Customers at restaurants large and small experienced long waits for order pickups and deliveries Sunday.

Operations

Another city caps third-party delivery commissions

By Peter Romeo on May 11, 2020

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop issued an executive order limiting the charges to 10% of orders.

Operations

Las Vegas restaurants quietly opened over the weekend

By Patricia Cobe on May 11, 2020

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak unexpectedly allowed dine-in service to resume on Saturday.

Financing

Why the downfall of Garden Fresh Restaurants is so maddening

By Jonathan Maze on May 08, 2020

The owner of Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes was investing in units and planning an expansion. And then the coronavirus hit, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

The pandemic has cost restaurants 5.9 million jobs

By Jonathan Maze on May 08, 2020

The industry lost three decades’ worth of employees in just six weeks as states closed dining rooms and restaurants closed their doors and laid-off workers.

Leadership