Coronavirus

Industries all across the country are experiencing the disruptive impact of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Discover how it could affect the U.S. foodservice, grocery and convenience industries.


Financing

Fund offering $15K in aid payments to small restaurants swamped within hours of opening

The James Beard Foundation Food and Beverage Industry Relief Fund stopped accepting applications for its grants after receiving “an overwhelming response.”

Liquid Barcodes Preorder Tech Promotes Social Distancing

Product reduces customers' time in store

Tim Schoonmaker and his team use a CER statement to anticipate problems during emergencies and figure out how to solve them.

The retailer said it would send home employees with a temperature of 100 or more as it fights the spread of the coronavirus.

The chain’s sales slowed in the first quarter but remained better than other restaurants as consumers opt for more delivery.

New research shows the impact has been particularly severe for operators in New York—a possible preview of what’s to come in other areas.

Yum Brands, Wendy’s and Huddle House are among franchisors letting franchisees delay capital projects.

The tool also provides meal site hours.

IRI report shows consumers are stocking up on cookies, salty snacks amid coronavirus crisis

The COVID-19 crisis is as much a test of character as it is of financial resilience. And some parties are clearly failing.

Staffs have been furloughed, salaries have been cut, and cash has been pooled.

To help keep children and their parents moving during social distancing, the retailer debuts 15- to 20-minute videos that feature fun, physical activities.

Restaurant Brands International is also providing rent relief and is easing requirements for remodels to keep operators afloat.

Beer manufacturer also withdraws financial outlook due to COVID-19 uncertainty

Pump price down 23 cents, with far more to come

Sunkist Growers recently announced it is giving three truckloads of fresh citrus fruit to California schools and food banks, while Reed's is stocking up first responders with beverages.

David Gibbs’ salary will go to general managers at company-owned Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut units, as well as the company’s foundation.

Experts stress restaurants should have conversations with their landlords, though not everybody is finding a receptive audience.

A month into the concerns over coronavirus, consumers' “new normal” includes online ordering and pantry stocking.

The pizza chain said the shutdown has impacted its sales in ways that it cannot yet “fully quantify” and says 1,400 global locations are temporarily closed.

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