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Industries all across the country are experiencing the disruptive impact of the COVID-19. Discover how it could affect the U.S. foodservice, grocery and convenience industries.

Operations

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.

Topics

Restaurants come up with novel ideas to deal with novel virus

 By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 13, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is scaring customers away, but some operators are trying to drum up business with a little creativity.

Operations

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.

Operations

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.

Operations

Restaurant Leadership Conference is canceled

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 13, 2020

The annual conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., has been called off amid coronavirus concerns.

Operations

Data: Chinese restaurants hit hard by coronavirus fears

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 12, 2020

A new study by software provider Womply reveals the growing business impact of the coronavirus, stoked by incorrect notions about the illness that began in China.

Operations

Is Seattle’s restaurant emergency a sign of things to come for the industry?

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 12, 2020

Restaurants in the biggest city in the first state hit by coronavirus are struggling to survive amid the quarantines. Here’s what some are doing to stay afloat.

Operations

N.Y. orders restaurants to halve their capacities as a hedge against coronavirus

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 12, 2020

Places with more than 500 seats will be required to lower their seating to 250. Any place that fails to comply will be closed by the state.

Financing

Restaurant stocks get crushed again as coronavirus fears persist

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 12, 2020

Investors continued to flee from the industry amid recession concerns and stock market volatility.

Operations

Timeline: The impact of coronavirus on restaurants

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 12, 2020

As the outbreak continues to spread, restaurants have been forced to change operations, cancel gatherings and even close. Here's how things have unfolded.

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