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.

Food

McDonald’s is suspending all-day breakfast

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 25, 2020

The chain plans to temporarily simplify its menu as it helps franchisees operate more efficiently during the coronavirus shutdown.

Operations

Luby’s closes 35 more restaurants, cuts majority of HQ staff

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 24, 2020

The salaries of the remaining home-office employees have been cut 50%.

Financing

Battered restaurant shares find some life as stocks soar

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 24, 2020

Investors poured money into the industry, whose valuations had taken a beating in recent weeks, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Front Burner battles coronavirus in more than economic ways

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 24, 2020

Meal kits are keeping the multiconcept operator in business. Boxed meals are helping its soul.

Operations

J. Alexander’s furloughs 3,400 as sales free-fall

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 24, 2020

Off-premise business is generating 10% to 20% of normal weekly sales, the company says. It has provided two weeks of emergency pay to the dislocated employees.

Operations