Coronavirus

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


Financing

Restaurants should brace for a grim spring

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.

Operations

With sales in a free-fall, restaurants ask for government help

Industry leaders are pushing for relief measures such as cash infusions, breaks on delivery charges and suspension of sales taxes.

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

The foodservice provider to colleges, healthcare and other noncommercial operations is expanding benefits during the pandemic.

FMI issued its support of the measure that will unlock $50 billion in federal funds to address the outbreak.

The service said it will forgo up to $100 million in fees.

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.

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

K-12 operators are working to set up meal sites so students affected by COVID-19-related closures don’t miss out on meals.

Basket Economics: Once again, the timing couldn’t be worse for the eternally patient, private equity-controlled retailer.

The chain is implementing additional cleaning procedures and more in the wake of the coronavirus.

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

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

How Casey’s, Wawa, Stewart’s, QuickChek and OnCue Express are dealing with the health threat

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

The president aired a number of extraordinary economic measures last night in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the ones that matter most to foodservice.

The grocery industry is bracing for a pandemic, offering unprecedented methods to help stop the spread of the disease and keep shoppers and workers safe.

McDonald’s and Starbucks are among the chains that addressed customers about steps they’re taking to prevent the disease’s spread.

Here are tips for staying healthy—and staying in business—during this unprecedented crisis.

This year's winner will be revealed five months later than usual.

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