COVID-19

COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

Source: cdc.gov

Mark Cuban Calls For Stimulus Cash, COVID-19 Jobs Program

Mark Cuban Calls For Stimulus Cash, COVID-19 Jobs Program
Mark Cuban Calls For Stimulus Cash, COVID-19 Jobs Program
May 18, 2020  |  Economy

In a series of tweets, entrepreneur Mark Cuban has called for a sea change in federal government policies to address the COVID-19 pandemic, on both...

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QSRs Face The Dual Challenges Of Digital Fraud And Third-Party Competition
QSRs Face The Dual Challenges Of Digital Fraud And Third-Party Competition
May 18, 2020  |  Mobile Order Ahead

Restaurants face a tough fight, with a mere 40 percent survival rate in their first year. That fight is becoming more challenging amid the COVID-19...

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NEW DATA: Examining The Pandemic’s $158 Billion Digital Shift
NEW DATA: Examining The Pandemic’s $158 Billion Digital Shift
May 18, 2020  |  Economy

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended millions of consumers’ lives, be it through health complications, job loss, stay-at-home orders or a more general anxiety about what...

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As States Reopen, QSRs Are Learning What Consumers Need To Feel Safe
As States Reopen, QSRs Are Learning What Consumers Need To Feel Safe
May 18, 2020  |  ResTech

Restaurants operators are being met with unprecedented economic fallout from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as they have been forced to get by on delivery and...

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Pool Noodles, Mannequins And The Wilder Side Of Social Distancing For Restaurants
Pool Noodles, Mannequins And The Wilder Side Of Social Distancing For Restaurants
May 16, 2020  |  Retail

If we’re being truly honest with ourselves, the new rules that will surround restaurants’ dining rooms in the near future don’t sound like much fun. From...

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Lawmakers Put Caps On Food Delivery Fees
Lawmakers Put Caps On Food Delivery Fees
May 15, 2020  |  Delivery

As restaurants seek help to survive the economic impact of COVID-19, lawmakers are implementing a temporary limit on how much delivery companies can charge. Get...

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Restaurants Vs. Grocery Stores: Who Wins In a Post-Pandemic World?
Restaurants Vs. Grocery Stores: Who Wins In a Post-Pandemic World?
May 15, 2020  |  Retail

The fact that grocery stores are comprehensively winning the race to keep the American consumer fed shouldn’t be too surprising, considering grocery stores are by...

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Retail Sales Weaker Than Expected, Deepening Recovery Concerns
Retail Sales Weaker Than Expected, Deepening Recovery Concerns
May 15, 2020  |  Retail

The experts were expecting a weak retail sales report when the numbers hit the wires earlier today (May 15) – but even in an environment...

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