coronavirus

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

Some franchise disputes boil over as coronavirus shutdown takes hold

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 01, 2020

Pizza Inn franchisees are pushing back against the company’s effort to take control of the chain’s ad fund.

Financing

How to apply for federal relief loans

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 01, 2020

Here's the process as it applies to restaurants.

Operations

Well-known chefs band together to demand government action on business interruption coverage

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 01, 2020

A new coalition that includes Thomas Keller, Wolfgang Puck, Daniel Boulud and more had a phone call with President Trump to urge the feds to force insurers to accept restaurant industry claims.

Operations

Restaurants turn to meal kits to boost sales

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 31, 2020

Operators are packaging the ingredients for make-at-home pizzas, brunch, tacos and more to deliver to housebound consumers.

Financing

Fund offering $15K in aid payments to small restaurants swamped within hours of opening

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 31, 2020

The James Beard Foundation Food and Beverage Industry Relief Fund stopped accepting applications for its grants after receiving “an overwhelming response.”

Financing