Coronavirus

The latest updates on coronavirus and COVID-19 for restaurants, operators and the food service industry

Highlights

U.S. Representatives ask Federal Trade Commission to probe third-party delivery operators, franchisors

Sep 23, 2020

Investigation should look at alleged unfair practices by Grubhub, Uber Eats and DoorDash; U.S. Representatives from three states also ask...

Restaurants could be violating WARN Act – here's what you need to know

Sep 23, 2020

The prolonged partial shutdown of restaurants tied to COVID-19 could trigger a WARN Act notice; one provision of...

Chicago outlines rules for cold weather outdoor dining in the COVID era

Sep 22, 2020

Tents are allowed with 50% open sides and igloos need to have proper ventilation, among other requirements

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Consumer habits have shifted permanently, says Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar CEO Ryan Zink

Sep 22, 2020

Zink believes the concept is poised for success post-COVID after reopening in May

Fleming’s lays off private-dining directors, moves to hybrid regional teams

Sep 22, 2020

Bloomin’ Brands’ prime steakhouse concept beefs up ‘events and catering’ model

Restaurateurs manage cashflow during COVID-19 by unloading their cellars

Sep 21, 2020

Operators stayed afloat by literally liquidating their liquid assets

Sizzler USA files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Sep 21, 2020

Six restaurants have permanently closed since the onset of the pandemic; the 62-year-old brand looks to reorganize to deal with the catastrophic business impacts of COVID-19, the company said Monday in a statement.

CDC removes recent guidance on aerosol COVID-19

Sep 21, 2020

Agency says advice was ‘proposed’ and recommendations were posted Friday in error

Ticket-shredding plan indicates Chuck E. Cheese digital shift

Sep 21, 2020

Backlog of 7 billion paper tickets had built up in supply chain since COVID-19 closures, parent CEC Entertainment says in...

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