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New restaurant equipment and back-of-the-house technology

25%-30% of independent restaurants could close, Texas Restaurant Association warns

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 17, 2020

The shutdowns could cost 1 million jobs, according to the association.

Trump administration wants Americans to rely on drive-thrus for more of their food

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 17, 2020

After holding conversations with quick-service CEOs, the White House also disclosed that it plans to send cash to consumers to stoke spending. A small-business relief package is also in the works.

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Grubhub clarifies its restaurant aid program amid operator complaints

By Heather Lalley and Peter Romeo on Mar. 17, 2020

With some operators calling it a “bait and switch,” the third-party delivery provider is offering up new details on its repayment guidelines for restaurants.

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States ease liquor laws to help restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 17, 2020

Illinois and New York have OK'd sales for off-premise, and New York and Ohio have permitted returns of unused St. Patrick’s stockpiles.

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These are the states and cities that have banned dine-in service

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 16, 2020

Governments across the country have moved to close restaurants and bars to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.

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Restaurants-COVID-19 live blog

Mar. 16, 2020

Resources for operators and up-to-the-minute intelligence on the coronavirus pandemic and how it impacts the restaurant industry.

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Even more cities and states bar dine-in service

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 16, 2020

A number of states and cities Monday ordered restaurants and bars to close on-premise operations as leaders seek to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

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