Coronavirus economic recovery: To-go cocktails proving to be a lifeline for restaurants
Struggling restaurants say to-go cocktails are a lifeline, letting them rehire bartenders, pay rent and reestablish relationships with customers.
KFC drops 'finger lickin' good' slogan amid coronavirus pandemic, blurs out catchphrase in new marketing materials
The 64-year-old motto will be temporarily suspended from global advertising materials.
Frito-Lay recalls some Ruffles chip bags due to undeclared milk ingredient
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a small number of bags of Ruffles Original Potato Chips were inadvertently filled with another flavor of potato chips, potentially exposing consumers to undeclared milk.
NYC restaurant owner: Restaurants will not ‘survive the year' with de Blasio dismissing indoor dining
Staten Island restaurant owner Massimo Felici said de Blasio's lack of planning to reopen indoor dining and the threat of shutting small businesses in the fall is "devastating" to the industry.
Prima Wawona recalls peaches potentially linked to multi-state salmonella outbreak
Fresno, California-based fruit seller Prima Wawona is voluntarily recalling all of its bulk/loose peaches distributed and sold from June 1 through Aug. 3 and bagged Wawona and Wawona Organic peaches distributed and sold from June 1 through Aug. 19.
US Foods offers playbook for 'ghost kitchen' startups
US Food Holding Corp., a leading foodservice distributor, is launching a new program designed to help restaurants open ghost kitchens as a way to grow revenue options in a time of restricted dining business and uncertainty.
Shake Shack to offer year-end bonuses to employees
The fast-casual burger chain will grant payments ranging from $250 to $400
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy returns after coronavirus scare
Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy thought Wednesday that he had "maybe" been infected with coronavirus, but on Thursday morning he announced he had beaten the deadly virus.
Potbelly returned its first $10M PPP loan after public uproar — then it applied for another one
The loan was approved on Aug. 7, the SEC filing shows, one day before the PPP closed to new applicants with more than $130 billion leftover.
Doordash to offer on-demand grocery delivery
"We know that grocery shopping can feel like a chore, which is why grocery stores on DoorDash will be available on an on-demand basis — that means no scheduling required, no queues, no waiting," Mike Goldblatt, the company's head of grocery and convenience partnerships, wrote in a blog post Thursday.
7-Eleven joins the pumpkin spice latte trend with September release
It's 7-Eleven's most popular flavored hot beverage.
Craft distillers see sales evaporate amid pandemic
Small, independent producers — who have carved out a sizable niche in the country’s spirits sector — have been hit hard by the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a new study.
Grubhub petitions against food delivery fee caps implemented during coronavirus
Grubhub petitioning against commission fees charged on third party-delivery services
NYC restaurants starved by pandemic threaten lawsuit to bring back indoor dining
A New York City Hospitality Alliance survey found that 83 percent of 471 bars and restaurants did not pay full rent in July and 37% paid no rent at all.
Nestle launches plant-based tuna, dives into the alternative seafood market
Nestle adds alternative tuna to its plant-based product line.
Taco Bell debuting 'mobile' restaurant concept in 2021, putting focus on drive-thru and curbside pickup
Taco Bell is catering to on-demand ordering in the age of the coronavirus by launching a "Go Mobile" restaurant concept slated for 2021, the fast-food chain announced Thursday.
Bud Light Seltzer looks to hire 'Chief Meme Officer'
“After launching our hard seltzer earlier this year with top rated flavor profiles, we’re excited about the chance to enhance our marketing department, specifically our meme game,” said Bud Light's VP of Marketing Andy Goeler in a statement. “We’re excited to hire the brand’s first-ever Chief Meme Officer to help us generate unique Bud Light Seltzer memes that will complement and drive even more awareness of our great tasting seltzers.”
Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal launches Cinnadust seasoning blend
The taste you can see…on everything you eat.
Krispy Kreme’s Times Square store with ‘glazed waterfall,’ ‘world’s largest Hot Light’ gets new opening date
New Yorkers and tourists will be able to visit Krispy Kreme’s long awaited flagship store in Times Square starting on Sept. 15.
Boston's 'Cheers' bar closing due to coronavirus
Making your way in the world today is proving to be impossible for many restaurants as the coronavirus pandemic has slowed their business.



















