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Heather Lalley

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Heather Lalley

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Financing

Fund offering $15K in aid payments to small restaurants swamped within hours of opening

The James Beard Foundation Food and Beverage Industry Relief Fund stopped accepting applications for its grants after receiving “an overwhelming response.”

Operations

After trying off-premise, some restaurants instead opt to close

A number of independent operators have made the difficult choice in recent days to shutter completely rather than continuing takeout and delivery.

Operations

10 days that changed the restaurant industry

For much of March, the threat of COVID-19 grew as the infection spread. On March 11, that problem became very real for thousands of restaurant operators and millions of employees, beginning a 10-day period unlike anything the industry has ever seen. The business may never be the same.

Operations

Dog Haus adds new delivery-only concepts

It’s a way of maximizing search terms as consumers turn to third-party delivery amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Operations

Yelp, GoFundMe created restaurant fundraisers without OK from operators

Restaurant operators took to social media to rail against the unasked-for pleas for help.

Operations

Chef Thomas Keller files suit against his insurer in business interruption dispute

Keller, the famed French Laundry proprietor, is seeking to recoup business lost due to the coronavirus shutdown.

Workforce

Chipotle pays employees an extra 10% during COVID-19 crisis

The fast casual said it’s a way of expressing appreciation for its workers.

Operations

On top of everything, restaurants are becoming burglary targets

After closing or limiting operations due to the coronavirus, restaurants are reporting robberies. Here are some ways to avoid becoming a target.

Leadership

Chef Floyd Cardoz dies after contracting the coronavirus

Cardoz, 59, was a noted figure in New York City’s restaurant scene for decades.

Operations

Restaurants get no relief from business interruption insurance

Operators report frustration as their claims are denied during the coronavirus crisis.

Operations

Their dining rooms closed, restaurants mimic dine-in experience via takeout and delivery

As they suspend on-premise operations to prevent spread of the coronavirus, here’s how some restaurants are creating on-premise ambiance and community in the era of social distancing.

Operations

Fighting for their lives

Independent restaurant operators battle to keep their businesses as the coronavirus spreads.

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