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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.

Food

Family meals and meal kits continue to be popular for takeout and delivery

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 07, 2020

Family meals and kits appeal to households sheltering in place.

Financing

Despite pandemic, Wingstop reports same-store sales jump of nearly 10%

 By Heather Lalley on Apr. 07, 2020

Preliminary sales results show the wing chain was well-prepared to pivot to a completely off-premise operation.

Operations

Potbelly starts selling sandwich fixings

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 07, 2020

The sandwich chain is offering presliced meats and cheeses, along with its bread and hot peppers, for curbside pickup and delivery.

Financing

Independent restaurant group asks Congress for more help to save restaurants

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 06, 2020

The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for more assistance, saying the CARES Act doesn't go far enough to keep operators afloat.

Topics

States eye bills extending business interruption insurance for COVID-19 closings

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2020

Measures in at least four states would require insurers to drop pandemic exemptions retroactively.

Operations

Pandemic puts tensions between restaurants and third-party delivery in crosshairs

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 06, 2020

At a time when restaurants need delivery most, their relationship with delivery providers is becoming increasingly fraught.

Financing

Papa Murphy’s owner MTY Group cuts staff as restaurants close

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2020

The Canadian-based brand collector, which operates Cold Stone Creamery and Pinkberry, among many others, has temporarily closed 2,100 locations.

Financing

At McDonald's, labor pressure intensifies as coronavirus spreads

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2020

Workers staged a walkout and filed complaints after an employee became sick.

Financing

TGI Fridays’ $380M deal is called off

By Peter Romeo and Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2020

Allegro Merger Corp., citing “extraordinary” conditions, opted not to merge with the bar and grill chain.

Operations

Is Cheesecake Factory making it?

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2020

Per-unit sales are running at about a third of the volume of pre-COVID-19 days, but that's still $3 million in annual per-store revenues. And costs have been aggressively cut.

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