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

DoorDash launches comprehensive campaign to promote restaurant delivery

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 21, 2020

The executions urge consumers to help the restaurant industry by ordering delivery, with ample reminders that the option is safe.

Financing

Parent of Logan's and Old Chicago 'mothballs' all 261 of its restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 21, 2020

CraftWorks says it intends to re-open the restaurants, but acknowledges that may not happen.

Financing

Why the restaurant industry will never be the same

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 20, 2020

Closed dining rooms will be the death knell for many restaurant companies, some of whom were on weak footing to begin with, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Fighting for their lives

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 20, 2020

Independent restaurant operators battle to keep their businesses as the coronavirus spreads.

Consumer Trends

Industry shows support for one another, their communities

By Kristina Hurtig on Mar. 20, 2020

Foodservice groups and establishments prove “it truly takes a village” as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.

Financing

States OK deferment of sales taxes

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 20, 2020

With payments due today in most states, several have moved quickly—and under intense pressure—to delay the collections or waive penalties.

Financing

Needing cash, restaurant companies tap their banks

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 20, 2020

Several companies have drawn down on revolving credit lines as they seek to build up cash to get through a rough period.

Financing

Starbucks is closing access to its cafes

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 20, 2020

The coffee chain is going to a drive-thru-only model for at least two weeks and will pay workers for the next 30 days whether they come to work or not.

Marketing