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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.

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Starbucks to eliminate seating and close some stores

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 15, 2020

The chain is going to a takeout-only model to reduce the spread of the coronavirus as chains focus increasingly on drive-thru and delivery.

Operations

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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Calif. governor calls for the closure of bars and wineries

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 15, 2020

He also said restaurants should cut their occupancies in half, but stopped short of ordering outright closure.

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OpenTable data shows just how bad traffic is falling

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 14, 2020

Reservations plunged and sales fell as fear of the coronavirus kept people home and away from restaurants.

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Alinea mulls temporary closure amid mounting cancellations

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 14, 2020

The coronavirus has hit independent restaurants hard, as Alinea's data shows. Momofuku announced Saturday night it would close all units until further notice.

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France and Spain close down their restaurants

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 14, 2020

The closures came as the countries take more drastic efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Operations

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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Taco Bell’s owner will pay workers during coronavirus closures

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 13, 2020

Yum Brands, which also owns KFC and Pizza Hut, said it is “encouraging” its franchisees to take a similar step.

Operations

Danny Meyer temporarily closes all of his New York City restaurants

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 13, 2020

All 19 Union Square Hospitality Group concepts in the city are closed until further notice in a move to avoid spreading the coronavirus.

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Restaurants should brace for a grim spring

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 13, 2020

As local governments take steps to limit the coronavirus and sports teams cancel games, the industry faces a dramatic downturn, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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