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

France and Spain close down their restaurants

The closures came as the countries take more drastic efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Financing

OpenTable data shows just how bad traffic is falling

Reservations plunged and sales fell as fear of the coronavirus kept people home and away from restaurants.

In response to high volumes and food safety concerns due to the coronavirus pandemic, industry pacesetters adjust game plans.

How Casey’s, Wawa, Stewart’s, QuickChek and OnCue Express are dealing with the health threat

As local governments take steps to limit the coronavirus and sports teams cancel games, the industry faces a dramatic downturn, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

The service said it will forgo up to $100 million in fees.

The chain is implementing additional cleaning procedures and more in the wake of the coronavirus.

Industry leaders are pushing for relief measures such as cash infusions, breaks on delivery charges and suspension of sales taxes.

From “contactless” delivery options to delivery deals and other offers, restaurants are trying a variety of ways to keep their customers—even those who may be wary of dining in restaurants right now.

Yum Brands, which also owns KFC and Pizza Hut, said it is “encouraging” its franchisees to take a similar step.

The COVID-19 pandemic is scaring customers away, but some operators are trying to drum up business with a little creativity.

The annual conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., has been called off amid coronavirus concerns.

All 19 Union Square Hospitality Group concepts in the city are closed until further notice in a move to avoid spreading the coronavirus.

K-12 operators are working to set up meal sites so students affected by COVID-19-related closures don’t miss out on meals.

College foodservice teams across the country are dealing with canceled classes, student evacuations and limited campus operations.

The foodservice provider to colleges, healthcare and other noncommercial operations is expanding benefits during the pandemic.

Basket Economics: Once again, the timing couldn’t be worse for the eternally patient, private equity-controlled retailer.

Supermarkets where the virus has come and largely gone saw an increase in produce, grocery and kitchen appliances, amid challenges of supply and worker availability. And consumers positively reacted to the smell of bleach.

FMI issued its support of the measure that will unlock $50 billion in federal funds to address the outbreak.

A new study by software provider Womply reveals the growing business impact of the coronavirus, stoked by incorrect notions about the illness that began in China.

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