Coronavirus

A request for $145 billion in direct aid is already getting federal attention, says a National Restaurant Association official.

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

The coronavirus shock is putting considerable pressure on franchisees large and small, and franchisors are already taking steps to ease the problem.

Hy-Vee is discontinuing its store circular, Schnucks is closing its customer service counters and Redner’s is banning reusable bags.

In a letter requesting $145 billion in direct aid to eating and drinking places, the Association said 5-7 million industry jobs could be lost.

Chuck E. Cheese and Dave & Buster’s face weeks without game-playing customers, which could be devastating.

Truckstops play key role in supporting professional drivers during COVID-19 pandemic

Coronavirus precautions could lead to job losses among customers, slower foot traffic at stores

Marriott expects to furlough tens of thousands of property-level employees, and the tally of industrywide job eliminations could top 4 million near term, said the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

Students will learn remotely for the rest of the semester.

No matter where they are located, operations need to come up with creative ways to generate revenue amid the outbreak, Advice Guy says.

On this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," RB editors discuss how the virus and steps to prevent its spread are impacting the industry.

The aid for employees sickened with COVID-19 will be required of all businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Enterprises with 50 or fewer workers on the payroll can ask for a waiver.