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Coronavirus Resources

Operations

First Watch closes more than 300 corporate stores

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 14, 2020

The breakfast and lunch chain pledged to provide restaurant managers with a bonus when they're rehired so their annual pay for the year will remain the same.

Workforce

CDC updates best practices for protecting restaurant staffs

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 09, 2020

For the first time, the federal agency said it's OK to hire essential workers who may have been exposed to the coronavirus. Just take their temperature and have them wear face masks.

Operations

FDA suspends menu-labeling rules

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 08, 2020

Chain restaurants now have the leeway to change their takeout and delivery menus without updating nutritional disclosures accordingly.

Financing

What each state is doing to help restaurants harmed by COVID-19

By Joe Guszkowski and Kristina Hurtig on Apr. 03, 2020

Many are loosening liquor laws and extending tax deadlines, and some are offering low- or no-interest loans or grants. See what forms of assistance are available in your state.

Consumer Trends

Will restaurant customers be quick to return?

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 03, 2020

New research provides some insight.

Workforce

N.C. restaurant workers offered $500 in aid

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 01, 2020

A new program from the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association is offering the funds for immediate relief based on need and longevity.

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

Restaurants cook up creative ideas to stay afloat

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 27, 2020

These operators are fighting the coronavirus by thinking outside the box.

Operations

A state-by-state guide to COVID-19 resources for the food and beverage industries

Mar. 26, 2020

Advice, tips and guidelines in one handy guide, organized state by state, which we will update as more become available to us.

Financing

The coronavirus relief bill: What’s in it for restaurants?

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 25, 2020

The largest public assistance measure in American history is an imposing tome of legalese and technical language. Here are the parts with particular relevance for foodservice.

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