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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

Le Pain Quotidien struggles amid COVID-19 closures

 By Heather Lalley on Apr. 16, 2020

The fast-casual chain faced financial problems before the pandemic hit the U.S., according to media reports.

Financing

Jack in the Box says it is performing better than expected

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 16, 2020

But the fast-food chain’s same-store sales are down 17% over the past five weeks as it takes steps to help its franchisees.

Financing

Starbucks plans to reopen stores early next month

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 16, 2020

The coffee giant plans to open with modified operations and safety measures as it shifts to a new phase in its coronavirus response.

Financing

As stimulus checks arrive, restaurants see a sales jump

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 16, 2020

Several operators have confirmed a sales increase coinciding with the arrival of federal help, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

With strong off-premise sales, Bloomin’ forgoes furloughs

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 16, 2020

None of the Outback parent’s 90,000 employees have been laid off because of the COVID-19 crisis. Comps are down 31%.

Operations

Grocery sales prove a boon for Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, but not without sweat

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 15, 2020

Branching into retail has brought its own set of challenges.

Leadership

Restaurant operators get multiple seats on Trump’s reopening panel

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 15, 2020

Nearly two dozen industry representatives, from chain CEOs to owner-operators and suppliers, will serve as a sounding board.

Financing

While small operations struggle, chains land PPP loans

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 15, 2020

The relief funds have flowed to operations such as Ruth’s Chris and Potbelly.

Financing

Sardar Biglari pokes Cracker Barrel over Punch Bowl Social

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 15, 2020

The activist investor argues the company was too quick to abandon its investment, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Restaurant sales show signs of life

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 15, 2020

Numbers from Black Box Intelligence indicate that the industry has found its bottom and is slowly regaining some customers.

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