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Los Angeles eyes an aid package for its restaurants

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 22, 2021

Qualifying operations would get $5,000 grants and a cut in fees.

Financing

SBA moves closer to sending out $29B in restaurant grants

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 19, 2021

A seven-day pilot program is set to begin within the next two weeks. But the agency has yet to set date to start fielding actual applications.

Financing

Details emerge on how the Restaurant Revitalization Fund grant program might work

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 09, 2021

The National Restaurant Association has revealed new particulars on the stimulus and what it's urging the SBA to change.

Operations

Oregon lowers restaurant seating caps again

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 08, 2021

Fourteen of the state's 34 counties are now operating under a 25% limit on indoor seating, Is it a blip, or the start of a new wave?

Financing

SBA opens the gates on a new $16.2B aid program

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 08, 2021

Grants of up to $10 million are reserved for facilities whose main business is live providing entertainment, but some foodservice operations could be eligible.

Operations

California set to drop restaurant restrictions on June 15

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2021

A face mask requirement will remain in place, but the state will otherwise resume "business as usual," according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Marketing

Why restaurants should care about vaccine passports

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 01, 2021

The proofs of inoculation could be used to ensure guests are safe and know it. But the concept has sparked considerable controversy.

Operations

CDC chief warns of another COVID surge if states don't slow their reopenings

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 30, 2021

Walensky's emotional alert comes as restaurants report strenghening sales under loosened restrictions.

Financing

SBA expands the limits on a secondary small-business relief program

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 25, 2021

Restaurants can soon apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan of up $500,000 for everyday expenses.

Financing

Senate votes to extend PPP lending for 2 months

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 25, 2021

The Senate voted to extend PPP lending for two months, clearing the way for restaurants and other small businesses to apply for the $110 billion left in the program through May.

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