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

Warning of a new crisis, the restaurant industry presses Congress again for more aid

Industry officials say the surge in COVID infections from the delta strain of coronavirus is already dampening traffic and raising the industry's vulnerability.

Financing

Michigan aims to grant restaurants $20,000 in working capital

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer also intends to use federal funds to pay for employee raises and childcare.

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The vast majority of companies mentioned the variant and renewed coronavirus surge, but most remain optimistic about their own businesses.

Responses have ranged from summoning lawyers to treating the requirements as a marketing opportunity.

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The requirement applies regardless of the individual's vaccination status, and only to guests who are dining inside.

Groups in San Francisco and New York City have mounted awareness campaigns aimed at lessening conflict with anti-vaxxer customers.

Several major players say they're already detecting a softening of sales. Will that carry into the group-party season?

Employees will also be required to wear a face covering.

Guidelines released on the brink of enactment leave restaurants with more than a few questions.

The recommendation applies to workers in high-risk areas, regardless of whether they've been vaccinated.

The state liquor authority says it's already arranging meetings with suspected transgressors.

A survey shows little support for the measures, largely because operators fear constant conflict with guests.

The mandate also applies to restaurant employees.

-The requirement will be phased into place starting Aug. 20. Children under the vaccination age of 12 are exempted.

The company is delaying the opening of its offices by more than a month to give employees time to get the jab.

The Board of Supervisors has directed health, consumer-affairs and legal officials to have a feasibility study ready within two weeks.

Places that mandate proof of inoculation from all dine-in guests and employees won't be obliged to reinstate a mask requirement.

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