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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

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.

Financing

How restaurants can survive as their sales plunge

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 01, 2020

Jim Balis of CapitalSpring joins “A Deeper Dive” to talk about strategies operators can use to emerge from the coronavirus shutdown.

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.

Beverage

Operators get creative with loosened off-premise alcohol laws

By Heather Lalley and Patricia Cobe on Apr. 01, 2020

Deals and special packages on beer, wine and cocktails for delivery offer a sales bright spot during the coronavirus crisis.

Financing

Why restaurants are drawing down on credit lines

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 01, 2020

Some of them need the cash, but is also reflects concerns that companies could lose access to the funds, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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

McDonald’s and Starbucks are taking more steps to protect workers' health

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 01, 2020

Starbucks is exploring the use of masks, while McDonald’s is taking more aggressive steps to ensure workers exposed to the coronavirus stay home.

Financing

Red Lobster and P.F. Chang’s get credit downgrades

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 31, 2020

As coronavirus hurts sales, ratings agencies start hitting companies that had problems before the shutdown, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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

Papa John’s defends Shaq as its founder sells more shares

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 31, 2020

The chain’s sales slowed in the first quarter but remained better than other restaurants as consumers opt for more delivery.

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