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Trump asks all Americans to forgo restaurant dining

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 16, 2020

The president and health officials also called on citizens to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people, at home as well as outside.

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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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Federal disease chief urges a shutdown of restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 15, 2020

The government's leading expert on COVID-19 recommended a two-week lockdown as states and cities followed suit.

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Puerto Rico limits the hours of places that sell alcohol

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 15, 2020

Restaurants that sell only food and nonalcoholic beverages appear to be exempted, along with supermarkets and sources of health supplies.

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Ohio and Ill. order restaurant closures to stem the spread of coronavirus

By Peter Romeo and Heather Lalley on Mar. 15, 2020

Ohio’s indefinite ban starts at 9 p.m. tonight. Illinois will permit takeout service.

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What was this week’s biggest restaurant industry news?

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 13, 2020

The coronavirus and restaurants’ reactions to it dominated industry news, but there were other developments as well.

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Grubhub drops commissions on delivery orders from independent restaurants

By Peter Romeo and Heather Lalley on Mar. 13, 2020

The service said it will forgo up to $100 million in fees.

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Golden Corral adds safeguards to its buffets

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 13, 2020

The chain is implementing additional cleaning procedures and more in the wake of the coronavirus.

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With sales in a free-fall, restaurants ask for government help

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 13, 2020

Industry leaders are pushing for relief measures such as cash infusions, breaks on delivery charges and suspension of sales taxes.

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Restaurants switch focus to off-premise amid coronavirus concerns

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 13, 2020

From “contactless” delivery options to delivery deals and other offers, restaurants are trying a variety of ways to keep their customers—even those who may be wary of dining in restaurants right now.

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