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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The Future of Food Service Kitchens: How to streamline and optimize equipment for smaller spaces

Join us on July 13 at 1pm CST to learn more about the future of foodservice kitchens and how to implement new technology to meet the needs of modern consumers.

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Technomic Operator Recovery Series

Join Technomic’s Operator Recovery series to get your playbook, full of recommendations for success regarding menu, consumer and overall industry trends. Register now.

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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...

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First Watch adjusts for life after COVID

First Watch fans who relied on takeout through the pandemic might notice a few changes to the brand during their first breakfast or lunch back at a store, provided it’s one of the branches that cracked its first egg this year. For one thing, they’ll see a bar. The daytime dining concept enjoyed a...

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Michigan to lift restaurant restrictions starting Tuesday

Restaurants in Michigan can put all of their indoor and outdoor seating back in use starting Tuesday, or nine days earlier than the state had projected, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday. In addition, customers and employees will no longer be required to wear face masks, regardless of thei...

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Still need financial aid? The SBA says it has more options

Restaurants can no longer apply for financial assistance from the federal government’s two main COVID relief programs for small businesses, but many are overlooking the third option still awash in funds, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The Economic Injury Disaster Loan ...