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.

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 10, 2021

Few details are available about the president’s pending requirement that employers of at least 100 workers demand proof of vaccination or negative COVID tests. Here’s what’s come to light on the key questions.

Financing

SBA sets a workaround for aiding restaurants left empty-handed by the RRF

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 09, 2021

Changes in the rules for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans will expand eligibility while quadrupling the amount that can be borrowed.

Workforce

Biden issues sweeping vaccine mandate for most workers

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 09, 2021

Companies with 100 or more workers would have to require vaccines or weekly COVID tests. The National Restaurant Association backed the move.

Financing

What cities are leading the restaurant industry's recovery?

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 07, 2021

If you're in a Southern market, it could be yours, according to a new study. But gird yourself if you're in Washington, D.C.

Technology

How OpenTable responded to the delta surge

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 01, 2021

The reservations company added a host of new features after hearing from restaurants that they needed help enforcing vaccine policies.

Premium

Consumer Trends

Where the restaurant industry stands 18 months into the pandemic

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 01, 2021

A snapshot just released by the National Restaurant Association shows a business solidly in recovery mode, but with uncertainties arising because of the delta variant.

Financing

Restaurant rent delinquencies soar in August

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 27, 2021

A survey of about 5,300 small businesses reveals that the delta strain of coronavirus has landlords waiting and operators worried.

Operations

Chicago expedites restaurant permitting to get darkened sites back into use

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 27, 2021

Under the pilot program, restaurants converted from a pre-existing dining establishment can use the safety approvals granted to the concepts they replace. The shift is expected to cut two weeks out of the opening process.

Operations