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.


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The move coincides with an end of restrictions in New Jersey and Connecticut. A nightly curfew will continue until May 31.

National Restaurant Association officials say the pool could run dry before many companies can get aid. And not every type of restaurant will even be considered for another 21 days.

Diners who buy food at participating locations can also get a free beverage between May 19 and June 1 if they show proof of inoculation.

Dining teams are sticking to COVID-era engagement practices as in-person events return to the mix.

The polished casual brand and its Italian sister, North Italia, are solidly part of casual dining’s rebound. But that doesn’t mean they’re running with the pack.

Hotel owners and the hospitality workers union are urging Congress to pass the “Save Hotel Jobs Act.”

More funds are suddenly becoming available at the federal, state and local level.

Tighter capacity caps will be imposed on two more jurisdictions. The measures are intended to run for a week.

Customers who dine inside restaurants still need face coverings, even if they've had the vaccine.

Applications for up to $10 million from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund begin May 3, and operators can register ahead of time starting Friday.

COVID slowed down many teams’ sustainability efforts, and for some, a clear solution remains under wraps.

Even with more people returning to dining rooms, online channels for many restaurants are remaining stable or even growing.

Per the updated guidelines, vaccinated residents can resume dining in groups without masks or social distancing.

Traditional restaurant reviews were a casualty of the pandemic, but change was in the air pre-COVID. What happens next?

The casual-dining chain was already pursuing initiatives that would help during the crisis, but communications needed to deepen.

The casual chain says business is rebounding faster than it can hire employees to handle the workload.

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