Coronavirus

Feed the Need is helping Florida school districts expand their grab-and-go meal programs to include children and families who sometimes fall through the cracks.

Retailer and vendors donate 534,000 meals amid COVID-19 pandemic; customer-facing Round Up campaign will further benefit the efforts.

The Brinker International chain has already rehired 10% of furloughed workers, with recruitment accelerating to handle an expected surge in business from pent-up dine-in demand.

The family-dining chain has pared back and otherwise changed its menu.

Federal assistance, cost cuts, tax changes and other efforts are intended to help operators’ cash flow.

Grocery retailers and suppliers step up by providing personal protective equipment as well as food and cash donations.

As part of a new series, FSD is highlighting some of the feel-good stories to come out of noncommercial operations during these trying times.

The trend of retailers helping foodservice counterparts continues, with the Midwest retailers offering grab-and-go dishes from local eateries in their delis.

Investors told to “take a seat” as Amazon details big spending plans for COVID relief, including masks for shoppers at Whole Foods stores.

Places will be limited to 25% of their usual indoor capacity. Outdoor seating will be permitted if social distancing is maintained.

The burger giant is adjusting to a new normal and expects that some of the changes will last for some time.

Capacities will be capped at one-third of prior guest counts.

Restroom equipment manufacturer says most respondents prefer touchless fixtures