Quick service restaurant transactions are down 43% in the week ending April 12 compared to year ago, according to NPD Group. Midscale/family dining restaurant transactions have declined 81%. More than…
U.S. alcohol sales rallied 22% in the last week of March, compared to the same period last year. That contrasts with fast food restaurants’ same-store sales declining 34% and a devastating…
The optimists praise them for leveraging status to raise federal relief for struggling restaurants. The skeptics see them selfishly lobbying for grants. No matter their motivation, celebrity chefs have indisputably…
Social distancing plus lockdowns across the country have caused most restaurant owners to close shop. In the state of Washington, officials were encouraging restaurants and bars to close as early…
News continues arriving for restaurant owners desperate for financial relief. Major headlines this week include the exhaustion of funds at the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund (RERF) and Paycheck Protection Program…
New York customers are suing DoorDash, GrubHub, UberEats and Postmates for “exorbitant fees” that range from 13% to 40% of food orders, and for anti-competitive practices that discourage restaurant owners…
Last month, the government announced an aid package to speed relief across the economy, the CARES Act. CARES Act is aimed at providing financial assistance to individuals small businesses including…
Dining areas are experiencing rolling closures across the country. Takeout and delivery services are the new lifeblood of the restaurant industry. Maintain your five-star rating with customers by exceeding their…
Even fine dining restaurants are struggling with the coronavirus pandemic. No longer able to charge a premium for ambiance or service, even upscale restauranteurs are offering takeout and joining delivery…
As coronavirus cases spread around the world, restaurant owners and employees are certainly going through the toughest of times. Even beyond the precipitous drop in sales, restaurant owners are additionally…
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