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Financing

Restaurants say the PPP needs more than just additional funds

Operators say the process was an ordeal, and the terms may yield less assistance than was intended.

Financing

Federal relief loan programs run out of money

The SBA says it has stopped accepting PPP applications. Restaurants that applied for the agency’s other COVID-19-related relief loans will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Leadership

Restaurant operators get multiple seats on Trump’s reopening panel

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 15, 2020

Nearly two dozen industry representatives, from chain CEOs to owner-operators and suppliers, will serve as a sounding board.

Financing

While small operations struggle, chains land PPP loans

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 15, 2020

The relief funds have flowed to operations such as Ruth’s Chris and Potbelly.

Leadership

N.Y. restaurant groups join coalition pushing for more government aid

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 13, 2020

The 12 participating associations and trade groups are pushing for four specific forms of relief.

Financing

Restaurants give Congress a new aid wish list

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 10, 2020

Changes are needed in the current programs to avoid further devastation of the industry, the National Restaurant Association told congressional leaders. Those adjustments would be in addition to billions more in aid.

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.

Workforce

Los Angeles mandates face masks for restaurant employees

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 08, 2020

The directive is the latest effort to increase safeguards for staff members providing takeout and delivery service.

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.

Operations

White House says relief for restaurants is in the works

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 17, 2020

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says measures will allow closed restaurants to continue paying their employees. Loans and direct payments to consumers would be part of a $1 trillion relief package.

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