How COVID-19 Changed the Foodservice Industry Long-term
COVID-19 has completely changed businesses across all industries, and the foodservice industry is no exception.
September 2020
How East Coast’s Relationship with Franchisees Sparked a Turnaround
Before the COVID crisis officially hit the U.S., East Coast Wings CEO Sam Ballas spoke with a group of CEOs and told them his brand was planning for a 50 percent reduction in traffic. ...
Florida Removes COVID Restrictions on Restaurants
In a press conference Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state is moving into what it initially called “phase 3,” which allows restaurants and bars to operate at full capacity. ...
Darden CEO: Virtual Brands a 'Distraction'
Over the summer, Brinker International, Bloomin’ Brands, and Dine Brands dipped into virtual waters.
Understanding Recent Changes to the DOL Joint Employer Test
The guidelines, issued by the United States Department of Labor (DOL) to assist employers including restaurants owned jointly with or managed by other companies, recently have been thrown into ques ...
Indiana to Remove Capacity Restrictions Saturday
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday that the state will move to Stage 5 of its reopening plan Saturday, which allows restaurants to operate at full capacity.
With Sports Back, Can Empty Stadiums Turn Into Crowded Restaurants?
Sports have returned to quiet stadiums across America. While great news for TV networks, where it leaves restaurants is a more complex debate.
How Restaurants Deliver Great Hospitality with Contactless Ordering and Payment
Hospitality operators are rapidly turning to contactless ordering and payment solutions to help navigate the long road back to normal from COVID-19’s impacts.
COVID Isn’t Impeding Big Whiskey’s Emergence
Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar viewed the onset of the pandemic as a realignment moment.
