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

Needing cash, restaurant companies tap their banks

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

Operations

Darden to close all of its dining rooms

The casual-dining giant will continue to offer takeout while rolling out self-delivery.

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

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.

Here is a list of companies providing help to school nutrition teams as they work to provide off-site meals for students.

The retailer is offering temporary employment to two local restaurants’ workers affected by the pandemic.

Customers can buy meals from the restaurants in the grocery store, and the restaurants will keep the profits.

The latest category data and store visits affirm that shoppers are returning to the familiar and are putting meat back on the center of plate.

The nation's food supply is in a state of crisis, and distribution must shift from the restaurant and foodservice sectors to retail, experts say.

Walmart, Target, H-E-B announce $2 pay bumps as hiring efforts and rewards for front-line workers step up amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Distributors of c-store food and beverages have taken action to combat the outbreak

Chains discontinue roller grills, soup stands and other stations until further notice

Credit Suisse U.S. says Hershey’s confectionery business is resilient

CSP talks with GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan about how COVID-19 and the oil price war are playing out at the pump

Nine more operators reveal strategies to combat the virus

The parent of Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse detailed how it has changed operations to temper the wallop, and warned of the potential damage if the situation worsens.

The food and games chain put a cap on the percentage of shares investors can own following a steep drop in its share price.

Domino’s and Jet's are hiring for various positions as deliveries surge.

During the unprecedented coronavirus crisis, independent operators struggle to make life-or-death decisions for their businesses.

The two-month coronavirus shutdown will be bad enough, but so will the inevitable recession that follows, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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