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

The hotel industry calls for additional PPP funds

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 28, 2020

COVID-19 is taking a huge toll on travel and hotel occupancy.

Financing

Starbucks hit with a rare sales decline as pandemic shuts stores

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 28, 2020

The coronavirus has cost it more than $900 million in revenue, and the company said things will get worse before they get better.

Financing

Is this the end of the buffet?

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 27, 2020

As restaurants reopen, many regulations explicitly forbid buffets and self-service. That could require massive changes at buffet concepts, or their end altogether, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Pret A Manger formulates plan to phase in reopenings in New York City

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 27, 2020

The grab-and-go chain created new guidelines and formats for its stores to open this week.

Leadership

California aims to help restaurants with elderly relief plan

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 27, 2020

Kitchens will be paid for providing delivered meals to seniors in need.

Marketing

Restaurants boost the off-premise experience with ‘quarantune’ playlists

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 27, 2020

From on-brand songs to pre-pandemic restaurant sounds, here’s what operators are doing to bring dine-in ambiance home.

Operations

Texas to reopen restaurants at 25% capacity

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 27, 2020

The state’s governor announced Monday that dining rooms in his state can partially reopen on Friday.

Emerging Brands

Emerging chains flip from growth mode to survival

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 26, 2020

Restaurant Business has been profiling Buzzworthy Brands for the past year. Many of these brands have had to shift their focus as the coronavirus pandemic halted their growth.

Emerging Brands