Rebuild & Recover

Recover & Rebuild

The threat of COVID-19 grew as the infection spread—a problem that soon became very real for thousands of restaurant operators and millions of employees. As the nation begins lifting restrictions, how will restaurants safely and effectively open their doors again?

Up-to-the-minute news and resources

Find out the latest developments in the restaurant industry from our talented team of editors.

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The Latest Research

Understand the impacts on every segment and facet of the foodservice industry with data-backed insights.

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Engage with fellow operators

What innovative ideas are your restaurant peers employing to stay afloat during the crisis.

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Tech Talk

Discover best practices and technology resources to help you run your business..

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Events

Innovation in Foodservice Forum

Explore how restaurants are pivoting in the face of crisis.

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Restaurant Recovery Summit

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a one-time event designed to address the unique circumstances the industry faces now.

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Building Community

Join the “Coronavirus in the Food & Beverage Industry” Facebook group

Check out our liveblog for up-to-the-minute breaking news

Learn more about what’s happening in Washington, D.C., at the National Restaurant Association

Hear from operator peers on our series of webinars.

Organizations that can help

National resources

National Restaurant Association: Status of Restaurant Operations by State
IRS.gov: Coronavirus Tax Relief
James Beard Foundation: How the Restaurant Industry is Responding to COVID-19
SBA.gov -- Paycheck Protection Program

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Innovation for Operators

How to apply for federal relief loans

Here's the process as it applies to restaurants. What are the steps operators need to take, what strategies work, and which don't?

Timeline: The impact of coronavirus on restaurants

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

How the coronavirus will change restaurants

Restaurants will be forever changed. How will the industry evolve? How will it adapt?

The ten days that changed the restaurant industry

On March 11, coronavirus became very real for thousands of restaurant operators and millions of employees, beginning a 10-day period unlike anything the industry has ever seen.

NRAEF Restaurant Employee Relief Fund checks are mailing

The fund launched in late March provides $500 grants to restaurant workers across America who are facing financial hardship.

How the shutdown will overhaul the retail and dining environment

With tens of thousands of retail and restaurant closures, the pandemic will accelerate consumer trends, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Emerging chains flip from growth mode to survival

Restaurant Business has been profiling Buzzworthy Brands for the past year. Many of these brands have had to shift their focus as the coronavirus pandemic halted their growth.

Restaurants prepare for a complicated reopening

As states allow dining rooms to reopen, operators face haphazard regulations, an economic recession, health concerns and major risks.

How the coronavirus will change stadium foodservice

Upon reopening, sports and entertainment venues must hit the reset button and adapt to the new normal.

Ideas for a successful grab-and-go meal program

K-12 operators share best practices for adjusting to new service models during the coronavirus outbreak.

Helping workers feel appreciated during unprecedented times

Keeping staff engaged, especially when they’re furloughed, can be a particular challenge.

How Sodexo is ensuring food safety amid the COVID-19 crisis

Here's a glimpse into what the foodservice company is doing to shore up diner and staff safety, and what might lie ahead.

Webinars to inspire

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Restaurant Business

How to Find, Drive, and Keep Foot Traffic Coming to Multi-Unit Restaurants

Attend this webinar to learn how to capitalize on social media ads and drive visits to your locations for dine-in and take-out.

Restaurant Business

Knowing Your Customers' Offline Behavior Could Actually Boost Sales: Here's How

In this session, we will explore the sources and benefits of offline customer visit data, as well as ways to leverage this information to drive revenue growth. We’ll also dive into case studies and tangible tactics showcasing how visit data will be the key competitive advantage to marketing success ...

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Restaurant Revenue Management 101: Increase your Profits with the Power of Data

Join SevenRooms in conversation with Events & Catering Manager at Ethan Stowell Restaurants, Phia McDonnell, to learn the four pillars of effective restaurant revenue management, and how to put them into practice in the real world. 

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RRF replenishment vote now expected Thursday, May 19

A hotly anticipated Senate vote on replenishing the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) with another $40 billion in direct aid for restaurants is now expected to be held this Thursday, May 19. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) had originally indicated that he would schedule a vote fo...

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Vote on re-upping RRF expected next week

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is expected to schedule a vote for next week on replenishing the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), the grant program that left 177,000 restaurant applicants without aid after distributing $28.6 billion in three weeks. The bill, backed by the powe...

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A third of restaurants couldn't pay their April rents, study finds

About a third of the nation’s restaurants were unable to pay their April rents, an increase of 5 percentage points from the prior month, according to new research. The findings come at a critical time for the industry. U.S. senators will be pressured in coming days to consider several pieces of l...