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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.

Food

Restaurants make Mother’s Day special with celebratory meals to go

 By Patricia Cobe on May 04, 2020

Families sheltering at home can still treat mom to a chef-inspired dining experience.

Financing

Investors find opportunity in public casual-dining chains

 By Jonathan Maze on May 04, 2020

First Cheesecake Factory, then BJ’s Restaurants, now Dave & Buster’s. RB’s The Bottom Line looks at the latest trend in investing amid the coronavirus.

Workforce

Romney calls for a $12 temporary increase in restaurant wages

By Peter Romeo on May 04, 2020

The Utah Republican said the “bonus” would give the employees of essential businesses an incentive to work rather than collect unemployment.

Operations

Restaurants feel the refusal to follow COVID-19 safety rules

By Peter Romeo on May 04, 2020

An Oklahoma town had to drop a mask requirement after restaurant employees were threatened. Meanwhile, more places in California got an illegal OK to reopen.

Operations

Half of Texas’ restaurants plan to sit out the state's reopening

By Peter Romeo on May 01, 2020

Many said they needed more time to restaff, restock and reconfigure. Others cited the 25% capacity cap.

Marketing

Chick-fil-A, Denny’s add meal kits

By Peter Romeo on May 01, 2020

The two are the latest big chains to try that form of to-go and delivered meals.

Operations

Do consumers trust restaurants to protect their health?

By Patricia Cobe on May 01, 2020

A new survey indicates that safety and sanitation perceptions impact diners’ willingness to return to restaurants.

Financing

For some chains, supplies of fresh ground beef shrink, and prices soar

By Jonathan Maze on May 01, 2020

Supply challenges have put some stress on Wendy’s and other chains that use fresh beef for burgers.

Operations

Michigan to sit out the dining room reopening spree

By Peter Romeo on May 01, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has extended a ban on dine-in service through May 28, even as social-distancing opponents grow more militant and ignore state prohibitions elsewhere.

Operations

Chili’s races to have 300 dining rooms open by Friday

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 30, 2020

The Brinker International chain has already rehired 10% of furloughed workers, with recruitment accelerating to handle an expected surge in business from pent-up dine-in demand.

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