Coronavirus

Applebee’s and Panera Bread franchisee Ed Doherty joins this week’s RB podcast A Deeper Dive to discuss the impact of the shutdown on his business.

The abrupt change in consumer behavior and the prospect of a recession that has come along with the pandemic points to encouraging longer-term trends at the extreme food discounter.

C-stores must prepare for the worst while remaining open during COVID-19

Retailer adds contactless delivery option

The burger giant expects closures and sales declines to impact its financial results, though it can’t predict how much.

With valuations reset, investment firms not busy rescuing their existing companies could snap up restaurants at bargain prices, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Sales could fall 11% to 27% this year, according to Technomic, as the coronavirus shutdown hammers operators and ignites a recession.

Store traffic and sales of pantry staples are up across the chain, but the impact of COVID-19 has led the retailer to delay plans for remodels and new stores.

Government COVID-19 demands have hindered the sales and visitation of restaurants, c-stores and other establishments

Operators argue coronavirus threat is pressuring their labor force, but union and firefighters group disagree

The eatertainment chain faces foreclosure and has already closed all 19 units and laid off its staff.

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

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