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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How to Lock in Revenue from High-Value Customers with a Subscription Program

Subscription programs provide a buffer against today’s volatile market and attract a particularly valuable subset of tech-savvy, loyal customers. Learn how they work and their advantages for the operator and customer.

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Eatertainment: 5 Ways to Entertain Your Dine-In Guests

The Restaurant Industry has endured a roller coaster over the past few years, displaying resilience through quick pivots that included a focus on takeout and delivery. Now as the nation appears to have collectively turned a corner, consumers are once again eager to dine outside of the home; in fact,...

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A Science-Based Solution to Delivering Sustainable Protein to the Plate

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Minn. restaurateurs are charged with scamming $250M in pandemic aid

A group of restaurateurs and caterers in Minnesota have been charged with masterminding a scheme that snatched $250 million from a federal program for feeding children during the pandemic. Federal law-enforcement officials say the scam is the largest pandemic-relief fraud they’ve seen to date. ...

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NYC airs plans for dealing with the sidewalk sheds that sprouted mid-pandemic

In another sign the pandemic is winding down, New York City has begun to rid its sidewalks of the huts, igloos and other outdoor seating facilities that restaurateurs erected outside their front doors while severe limitations on indoor dining were still in place. Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednes...

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Los Angeles restaurants are spared a new mask mandate—for now

Restaurants in California’s Los Angeles County have been spared a feared return to mask requirements for dine-in guests and dining-room employees for at least a week, health officials said Thursday. Health Commissioner Barbara Ferrer explained that statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Con...