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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

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

Is California set to mandate vaccines for restaurant guests?

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 27, 2021

Indications are mounting that the answer is yes, though no proposal has been formally introduced. Speculation abounds as to when it would happen.

Operations

Illinois reverts to a mask mandate for dine-in restaurant guests

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 26, 2021

Restaurant employees will also be required to wear a face covering. The mandate applies to residents and visitors despite their vaccination status.

Workforce

A bad image costs chain restaurants’ new hires—and aid dollars

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 26, 2021

Independents had an easier time getting staff and federal relief, according to new data from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Financing

Michigan aims to grant restaurants $20,000 in working capital

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 24, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer also intends to use federal funds to pay for employee raises and childcare.

Financing

Warning of a new crisis, the restaurant industry presses Congress again for more aid

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 24, 2021

Industry officials say the surge in COVID infections from the delta strain of coronavirus is already dampening traffic and raising the industry's vulnerability.

Workforce

Are these the real reasons why restaurants have a labor problem?

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 23, 2021

New research shows that a decision to take or leave a restaurant job can hinge on often overlooked aspects of a worker's life.

Technology

Tech roundup: OpenTable partners with Clear to ease vaccine verification

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 23, 2021

It is the reservation platform's most robust tool yet to help restaurants navigate new guidelines. Also, DoorDash hits a milestone, Bite Ninja lands a big investment and more.

Operations

Restaurants react to the new reality of vaccine mandates

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 19, 2021

Responses have ranged from summoning lawyers to treating the requirements as a marketing opportunity.

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