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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.

Financing

Needing cash, Dave & Buster’s plans to sell shares

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 14, 2020

The food and games chain has a deal with Jefferies to sell up to $75 million in stock to strengthen a balance sheet damaged by the coronavirus shutdown.

Operations

How restaurants can protect against COVID-19 and enforce food safety as they shift to takeout and delivery formats

 Sponsored content from our partner ComplianceMate™ on Apr. 14, 2020

Now more than ever, it's critical for restaurants to ensure that their food safety processes are attuned to the unique features of delivery and takeout orders.

Operations

Restaurant pantries proliferate

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 14, 2020

To boost sales, a growing number of chains are selling groceries direct to consumers.

Financing

Lawsuit targets delivery apps over consumer prices

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 14, 2020

A proposed class action accuses DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub and Postmates of forcing restaurants to raise prices.

Operations

Red Robin closes stores, cuts staff

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 14, 2020

The 35 shuttered units were mostly mall locations, the company said.

Operations

All of a sudden, there's talk of reopening

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 14, 2020

States are coming together to plot a restart of the economy. But restaurants may be on the sidelines for a while.

Financing

Tension reemerges between McDonald’s and its franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 14, 2020

Operators raised concerns about corporate support, while the company urged the franchise association to back efforts to raise worker pay during the coronavirus shutdown.

Operations

Half the nation’s Chinese restaurants have closed, study finds

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 13, 2020

Prejudice and irrational fears are key factors, the research found.

Leadership

N.Y. restaurant groups join coalition pushing for more government aid

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 13, 2020

The 12 participating associations and trade groups are pushing for four specific forms of relief.

Financing

Large restaurant chains will more easily survive the pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 13, 2020

While no company is immune to the coronavirus shutdown, it will likely widen the divide between larger chains and smaller ones, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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