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.

Read More >

The Latest Research

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

Read More >

Engage with fellow operators

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

Read More >

Tech Talk

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

Read More >

Events

Innovation in Foodservice Forum

Explore how restaurants are pivoting in the face of crisis.

View On Demand >

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.

Register >

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

Read More >

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

ALL WEBINARS
Restaurant Business

Digital Essentials: Today’s Online Ordering Table Stakes

From artificial intelligence to deeply customizable sites and even individual guest profiles, this webinar will delve into the new online ordering trends that are quickly becoming table stakes for restaurant brands in the digital space.

Restaurant Business

Restaurants’ labor challenges

A discussion with RB's Peter Romeo and Jonathan Maze

Restaurant Business

A post-pandemic future for food safety

One of the biggest challenges facing the foodservice industry, whether it be in a restaurant, at a c-store or in the grocery aisle, is how to make customers feel safe. In the restaurant, how do we convey cleanliness and safety to a cautions clientele? In the grocery store, how will prepared foods de...

We are here for you

Latest from RB

Restaurant Business

Majority of restaurants have lost business under San Francisco's vaccine mandate

Sixty percent of restaurants in San Francisco have lost business since the city limited dine-in service to customers who can prove they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a survey by a local trade group, the Golden Gate Restaurant Association. The findings suggest that would-be pat...

Restaurant Business

Another restaurant-rich California city adopts vaccine mandates

An emergency order requiring dine-in patrons and employees of restaurants in West Hollywood, Calif., to show proof of being vaccinated against COVID-19 was ratified Tuesday by the City Council, ensuring the mandates will take effect in a matter of weeks. Patrons at least 18 years old will need to...

Restaurant Business

24 states unite to block Biden’s vaccine mandate

The attorneys general of 24 states alerted President Biden Thursday that they will pursue “every available legal option” to thwart the chief executive’s worker vaccination mandate if the White House doesn’t drop the plan.  The legal officers said they were roused to act in part because the ...