Coronavirus (COVID-19): Restaurant News + Updates
All the chatter around the coronavirus (COVID-19) has made this an extremely confusing and stressful time to be a human, let alone a business owner. We’d like to keep you updated with the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) social media news and information relevant to the restaurant industry.
Restaurant News
James Beard Award Events Postponed Due to Coronavirus
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The James Beard Awards Gala in Chicago scheduled for May 4 will instead take place this summer due to coronavirus fears. Likewise, the James Beard Media Awards that would have taken place next month in New York and the upcoming Leadership Awards in Chicago will be postponed.
Cancellations, Sick Leave, and Takeout: How Food Businesses Nationwide Are Handling Coronavirus
Read More: Bon Appetit
The restaurant industry has already been deeply affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Here are a few of their stories, which we'll be updating regularly.
The F&W Pro Guide to Coronavirus: What Restaurants Should Know
Read More: Food & Wine
Practical ways to keep your staff and customers safe during the COVID-19 outbreak.
As Covid-19 Outbreak Expands, Restaurants Are Adopting A Range Of Novel Safety Procedures
Read More: The Counter
Prominent food safety expert explains: “The short answer is, nobody knows. That’s why all sorts of things are happening.”
SF To Allow Thousands Of Businesses To Defer Paying Taxes
Read More: SF Examiner
San will allow qualifying small businesses to defer payment to the tax collector on their next round of quarterly taxes, due April 30, until February 2021. The city will provide additional tax relief by deferring the collection of permitting fees that businesses like restaurants and bakeries pay for at least three months.
Grubhub Is Suspending Commission Fees For Independent Restaurants
Read More: CNBC
Grubhub is temporarily suspending commission fees for impacted independent restaurants of up to $100 million. Restaurants can pay commission fees as high as 30% on orders delivered by third-party aggregators like Grubhub.
Union Square Hospitality Group: COVID-19
View Video: Vimeo
Union Square Hospitality shared a video earlier this week from founder CEO Danny Meyer on the efforts they’re making within their restaurant group.
How To Keep Calm and Keep Serving Customers Amid Outbreak
Read More: Plate Online
Restaurants should be transparent about what they are doing to keep employees and customers safe during the coronavirus pandemic, writes Chandra Ram. Hand sanitizer should be available at host stands, bathrooms and other high-traffic areas, and adding food delivery services can help with weathering the storm.