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

Moody's says the restaurant industry's outlook has improved

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 20, 2020

The bond rating service said the industry’s outlook has stabilized as business conditions have improved.

Outlook Survey 2020: Ready for Recovery

By Brett Dworski and Hannah Hammond on Oct. 19, 2020

Convenience-store retailers seek closure as a treacherous year winds down

Technology

Online ordering company Popmenu raises $17M

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 19, 2020

The Series B investment reflects the growing importance of digital channels.

How Traditional Supermarkets ‘Won’ the Pandemic—and Specialty Peers Didn’t

By Jon Springer on Oct. 19, 2020

An analysis of location data from Placer suggests that ‘mission-driven’ shopping that came with the COVID outbtreak built loyalty for conventional food stores at the expense of some fast-growing alternatives.

Operations

Restaurants square off with governors as 3rd wave raises fears of renewed limits

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 19, 2020

Operators in Pennsylvania are looking to overturn Gov. Wolf's veto of a 50% capacity guarantee.

Financing

Confusion proves the major deterrent to seeking PPP forgiveness

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 16, 2020

A new study finds that 74% of loan recipients haven't filed, largely because they're not sure how to do it.

Wills Group: Consistency Across the Board

By Brett Dworski on Oct. 16, 2020

Dash-In executive on regional competition, technology, foodservice, COVID-19 and much more

Pandemic Boosts Consumers' Interest in Healthy Foods: Survey

By Steve Holtz on Oct. 16, 2020

Two-thirds of Americans snacking more at home

Financing

Restaurants with forgiven PPP loans could face a tax wallop

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 15, 2020

In an unexpected twist, expenses paid with forgiven funds aren't tax-deductible, at least for now.

School nutrition programs continue to face financial challenges, SNA study reveals

By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 15, 2020

Over half of respondents reported a financial loss last school year, and 62% anticipate one this year.

Financing

It may be a while before business travel, and spending, comes back

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 15, 2020

United Airlines doesn’t expect business demand to return to normal until 2024. That could be a problem for many restaurants, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations