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.

Operations

Big Star taqueria transforms into Restaurant Workers Relief headquarters

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 23, 2020

Chicago’s One Off Hospitality teamed up with Maker’s Mark and the LEE Initiative to fund a program for industry employees.

Financing

Cheesecake Factory says it’s making it through off-premise

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 23, 2020

But conditions forced the temporary closure of 27 properties, the company said.

Workforce

44% of hotel workers projected to lose their jobs

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 23, 2020

Marriott has already said it will furlough tens of thousands.

Operations

Need to close? Here's what to do

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 23, 2020

The Dig farm-to-fork chain and the New York City Hospitality Alliance have put together and circulated this checklist for restaurant operators.

Workforce

Papa John’s says it’s hiring 20,000 new workers

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 23, 2020

Pizza Hut said it is hiring 30,000 workers as the pizza chains both work to fill open positions and meet growing demand.

Operations

Their dining rooms closed, restaurants mimic dine-in experience via takeout and delivery

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 23, 2020

As they suspend on-premise operations to prevent spread of the coronavirus, here’s how some restaurants are creating on-premise ambiance and community in the era of social distancing.

Operations