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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.

Operations

Another restaurant-rich California city adopts vaccine mandates

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 22, 2021

West Hollywood's requirement will apply to employees as well as guests, and does not accept negative COVID tests as an alternative to vaccines.

Workforce

24 states unite to block Biden’s vaccine mandate

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 17, 2021

The attorneys general of the participating states said in a blunt letter to the president that they would pursue every possible legal action to kill the plan.

Operations

More markets limit restaurant entry to the vaccinated or tested

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 17, 2021

Operators will soon be checking proof of inoculation in Seattle, most of upper Washington and two of Hawaii's islands. The state's most-visited island has also re-imposed capacity caps.

Workforce

Resy offers free health pass access for restaurants and workers

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 13, 2021

The reservation platform partnered with identity company Clear to help restaurants track COVID-19 vaccinations and test results for their employees.

Workforce

Restaurants grapple with the unknowns of Biden’s vaccine mandate

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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