Coronavirus

CSP talks with an independent operator who has a unique action strategy to combat the virus

Restrictions on hours of service waived to protect supply against 'rush to the pumps'

Operators need to cut costs, focus on takeout and delivery and think outside the box as they face a long period with little sales.

Growing restrictions and fear are keeping people at home as more than two-thirds of operators tell Black Box their traffic is down.

The comment period has been extended by 30 days and will now end on April 22.

Valuations for many chains suggest potentially serious problems, and that could bode ill for the entire industry, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

All schools in the state are closed for several weeks to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

As consumers increasingly shelter in place to help stem the spread of the coronavirus, Instacart is challenged to meet the record demand for grocery delivery services.

Nicotine users may be stocking up as a precaution during COVID-19 outbreak

With some operators calling it a “bait and switch,” the third-party delivery provider is offering up new details on its repayment guidelines for restaurants.

A number of state and local governments are restricting dining out in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.

After holding conversations with quick-service CEOs, the White House also disclosed that it plans to send cash to consumers to stoke spending. A small-business relief package is also in the works.

The survey showed that 1,211 respondents were either engaged in emergency meal and food assistance or were developing plans to feed students during coronavirus-related school closures.