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.


Healthcare operations lean on ‘car hop’ service to get meals safely to visitors, guests

Two teams managed by Cura Hospitality are bringing the cafeteria to the parking lot.

Financing

Restaurant sales are slowly returning

Benchmarks suggest continued gradual improvement in industry sales, with fast food leading the way. But concerns remain.

Nearly 100 places have been stripped of their liquor licenses, and 600 more face fines of up to $10,000. Just shy of 1,000 places were checked on Monday night alone.

All Hy-Vee stores offering Aisles Online will now accept SNAP benefits as payment when the customer arrives to pick up the order.

Included in the development plan is one location of the company's drive-thru concept, Jaggers.

Virtual community's first week: 3 webinars, new-product information and lively discussion board

The category is still seeing the double-digit sales increases that have been the norm since the pandemic began.

Fast-casual Shouk gets consumers to eat more plants by turning vegetables into accessible, familiar favorites.

The tests are available to customers in five select Family Fare and D&W Fresh Market pharmacies in West Michigan.

College foodservice teams across the country are preparing for a semester unlike any other.

More than a third are paying nothing at all as the coronavirus saps operators' revenues.

Restaurants that kept dining rooms open in June saw year-over-year improvement.

The retailer reinstated its ban of single-use plastic bags on Aug. 1, in accordance with a state ordinance that began March 1 but has been delayed.

People buying more tobacco amid COVID-19

After five months of to-go meals, operators are trying to tempt consumers with creative menu and packaging spins.

Overall sales for the period were up $11.4 billion, a 21.8% increase from the previous year.

His efforts to help the industry could be unorthodox, as I can personally attest.

With indoor seating limited or banned, patios, rooftops, sidewalks and even streets are turning into dining rooms.

Restaurants that pivoted to outside operations amid the pandemic are wrestling with how to keep things rolling through cold, snow and more.

How can employees avoid heated confrontations when asking customers to wear masks in-store? An expert shares training tips and best practices.

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