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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

Restaurants get no relief from business interruption insurance

 By Heather Lalley on Mar. 24, 2020

Operators report frustration as their claims are denied during the coronavirus crisis.

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.

Financing

Yum Brands says 7,000 of its global restaurants are closed

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 24, 2020

The owner of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut says it is taking steps to shore up franchisees’ finances and has accessed its credit line.

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.

Operations

With in-store dining gone, restaurants become grocery stores

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 23, 2020

Operators are inviting consumers to shop their inventory for food and supplies.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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