The evolving COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on the hospitality business. On-premise restaurants and bars are facing their toughest challenge since Prohibition. From the demands of forced mandates, to employee management, to emerging opportunities in food delivery and to-go sales, Bar & Restaurant is covering it all.
Welcome to our hub for all COVID-19 news and resources, where we bring you the analysis and insight to help your business survive and come back stronger than before.
Pandemic Pushes Hospitality to the Brink
With the 16 million restaurant and bar employees along with over a million businesses at stake, it's more important than ever for the industry to stick together. Our collective voices can help shape legislation but we need to be vigilant in making sure local, state, and federal programs are helping us survive.
C.P.R. or Coronavirus Planning & Response
As part of our mission to 'breath some life' into our industry, we'll be mixing uplifting content for positive mental attitudes, providing resources that state and federal programs are offering, highlighting successful cash flow initiatives, and more. Through a series of live video roundtables, fireside chats, and keynotes featuring some of the world's most celebrated operators, suppliers, and industry partners, our readers will be able to access top-notch information, all for free! Please see our coverage below and register for our daily newsletter with the latest news and information.
Bar & Restaurant Industry: What's NXT Summit
B&R has assembled the top minds in our industry to discuss how they radically changed their business to survive and ultimately thrive. You'll hear where the industry is going and how profitable establishments are still possible with reduced capacity and increased regulations.
Much more than a typical webinar, during this 2-day Experience Cast you’ll be able to chat with fellow owners and operators, interact with speakers with real-time polling, and break out to deep dive into the issues that matter most to your business’ health.
Special Reports
Highlight more enterprise coverage here:
90 Ways to Survive The Next 90 Days
[Webinar] 90 Ways to Survive the Next 90 Days Part I: Cash Flows & Finance
[Webinar] 90 Ways to Survive the Next 90 Days Part II: Employee Management
[Webinar] 90 Ways to Survive the Next 90 Days Part II: CARES Act Deep Dive
Coronavirus News
Sean Finter, CEO Barmetrix, on Necessary Mindsets for Bars
A Complete Reopening Guide That The Industry Should Read
Let’s Do Better: Hospitality Industry Reactions
[Updated] Senate Passes PPP Flexibility Act, Moves to President
Free Range Concepts CEO, Kyle Noonan, on Reopening in Texas
Belvedere Believes Quality Over Quantity Will Be the Key In Futuure Menus
Insights on Successful Cocktail Kit To Go Programs
[Updated] Every State Has Announced a Reopening Date for On-Premise
Key Takeaways from White House Restaurant Executive Roundtable
Practical Changes Being Considered For the PPP
Profitable Marketing Promotions During Coronavirus
HEROES Act and Latest Possibilities in Stimulus Relief
Rumors swirl that Grubhub may be bought by Uber
MGM Resorts Outlines Its Health and Safety Plan for Re-Opening
Seoul shuts down bars & nightclubs after rise in COVID-19 case
Accommodations and Food Services Unemployment Rose 6.3M in April
Cali BBQ Shares How Digital Investment is Paying Off
SBA Updates PPP Forgiveness Guidance For Non-Return Employees
Special Guest Co-Founders Share On Hosting 'Live' Performances
Utilizing Technology to Adhere to New Restaurant and Bar Guidelines
The Struggle to Pay Rent Extends to Major Restaurants and Retailers Too
Running List of States Allowing Restaurants to Reopen
Behind the Bar: Vida Taco Bar Thriving with Cocktail Deliveries
From GA, SC, and TN- Thousands of Restaurants Could Be Reopening
Comparing GA and TN's Plans to Reopen Restaurants
Every Red Light Eventually Turns Green
Will Cash No Longer Be King? The Rise of Digital Payments
Paycheck Protection Program Has Exhausted Its $349 Billion Fund
Leveraging Virtual LIVE Entertainment to Remain Viable
[Video] Interview with Healthcare Journalist on Her Predictions
States Start to Outline Plan for Reopening by Forming Regional Pacts
San Francisco Caps Fees From Third-Party Delivery Platforms
View From the Bar: Keys to Staying Open
Developing Your Marketing Crisis Plan with Speaker Aleya Harris
Understanding Psyche of Bar & Restaurant Guests Upon Reopening
COVID-19 Peak Projections State by State
Keeping Employees When Unemployment Pays More
PPP Loans Adding More Frustration Than Funding So Far
Staff Meals: How One Chef is Giving Back to Hospitality Workers
7 Reasons to Avoid Freaking Out During the Pandemic
Now More Than Ever You Need to Be the Leader
Don't Slip Into the Social Media Abyss. Use a Posting Calendar
Take Time to Recharge: Self-Care During a Crisis
How to Shut Down a Restaurant the Right Way
Famed Author Brené Brown on Courage During COVID-19
Reading the 880-Page Stimulus Package, Here's What I Learned
How to Prepare Draft Systems for Cleaning and Temporary Closure
Running List of Lawsuits and Legislation Against Insurance
Webinar Replay: COVID-19 Planning, Pt. 2: Employee Management
View from the Bar: How to Help Employees Weather this Storm
Need to Defer Rent? Check Out this Cheesecake Factory Letter
How to Add Gift Cards to Your Bar or Restaurant Today
7 Ways to Maintain Mental Health and Wellness
Additional Relief Resources for Food & Beverage Workers
Updated: Breaking Down the Passed $2.2T Stimulus Package
Looking to Help Your Staff? These Nine Companies are Hiring
Webinar Replay: COVID-19 Planning
Running List of Every State That Has Shut Down Bars and Restaurants
Sanitize Your Surfaces: How Long Can COVID-19 Survive?
How Your Bar or Restaurant Will Survive the Pandemic
Coronavirus: Actions Operators Can Take Today
[Updated] The Government May Be Closing Your Bar or Restaurant. What You Need to Know
Trump Signs Families First Coronavirus Response Act Into Law
Voluntary or Mandatory Closures: Here's What to Do
[Updated] Will Insurance Cover Lost Income from Closing Your Bar or Restaurant
What's Next? Get Ready for the Post-Coronavirus Economy Now
Industry Resources
Coronavirus Planning & Response
The evolving COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on the hospitality business. On-premise restaurants and bars are facing their toughest challenge since Prohibition. From the demands of forced mandates, to employee management, to emerging opportunities in food delivery and to-go sales, Bar & Restaurant is covering it all.
Welcome to our hub for all COVID-19 news and resources, where we bring you the analysis and insight to help your business survive and come back stronger than before.
Pandemic Pushes Hospitality to the Brink
With the 16 million restaurant and bar employees along with over a million businesses at stake, it's more important than ever for the industry to stick together. Our collective voices can help shape legislation but we need to be vigilant in making sure local, state, and federal programs are helping us survive.
C.P.R. or Coronavirus Planning & Response
As part of our mission to 'breath some life' into our industry, we'll be mixing uplifting content for positive mental attitudes, providing resources that state and federal programs are offering, highlighting successful cash flow initiatives, and more. Through a series of live video roundtables, fireside chats, and keynotes featuring some of the world's most celebrated operators, suppliers, and industry partners, our readers will be able to access top-notch information, all for free! Please see our coverage below and register for our daily newsletter with the latest news and information.
Bar & Restaurant Industry: What's NXT Summit
B&R has assembled the top minds in our industry to discuss how they radically changed their business to survive and ultimately thrive. You'll hear where the industry is going and how profitable establishments are still possible with reduced capacity and increased regulations.
Much more than a typical webinar, during this 2-day Experience Cast you’ll be able to chat with fellow owners and operators, interact with speakers with real-time polling, and break out to deep dive into the issues that matter most to your business’ health.
Special Reports
Highlight more enterprise coverage here:
90 Ways to Survive The Next 90 Days
[Webinar] 90 Ways to Survive the Next 90 Days Part I: Cash Flows & Finance
[Webinar] 90 Ways to Survive the Next 90 Days Part II: Employee Management
[Webinar] 90 Ways to Survive the Next 90 Days Part II: CARES Act Deep Dive
Coronavirus News
Sean Finter, CEO Barmetrix, on Necessary Mindsets for Bars
A Complete Reopening Guide That The Industry Should Read
Let’s Do Better: Hospitality Industry Reactions
[Updated] Senate Passes PPP Flexibility Act, Moves to President
Free Range Concepts CEO, Kyle Noonan, on Reopening in Texas
Belvedere Believes Quality Over Quantity Will Be the Key In Futuure Menus
Insights on Successful Cocktail Kit To Go Programs
[Updated] Every State Has Announced a Reopening Date for On-Premise
Key Takeaways from White House Restaurant Executive Roundtable
Practical Changes Being Considered For the PPP
Profitable Marketing Promotions During Coronavirus
HEROES Act and Latest Possibilities in Stimulus Relief
Rumors swirl that Grubhub may be bought by Uber
MGM Resorts Outlines Its Health and Safety Plan for Re-Opening
Seoul shuts down bars & nightclubs after rise in COVID-19 case
Accommodations and Food Services Unemployment Rose 6.3M in April
Cali BBQ Shares How Digital Investment is Paying Off
SBA Updates PPP Forgiveness Guidance For Non-Return Employees
Special Guest Co-Founders Share On Hosting 'Live' Performances
Utilizing Technology to Adhere to New Restaurant and Bar Guidelines
The Struggle to Pay Rent Extends to Major Restaurants and Retailers Too
Running List of States Allowing Restaurants to Reopen
Behind the Bar: Vida Taco Bar Thriving with Cocktail Deliveries
From GA, SC, and TN- Thousands of Restaurants Could Be Reopening
Comparing GA and TN's Plans to Reopen Restaurants
Every Red Light Eventually Turns Green
Will Cash No Longer Be King? The Rise of Digital Payments
Paycheck Protection Program Has Exhausted Its $349 Billion Fund
Leveraging Virtual LIVE Entertainment to Remain Viable
[Video] Interview with Healthcare Journalist on Her Predictions
States Start to Outline Plan for Reopening by Forming Regional Pacts
San Francisco Caps Fees From Third-Party Delivery Platforms
View From the Bar: Keys to Staying Open
Developing Your Marketing Crisis Plan with Speaker Aleya Harris
Understanding Psyche of Bar & Restaurant Guests Upon Reopening
COVID-19 Peak Projections State by State
Keeping Employees When Unemployment Pays More
PPP Loans Adding More Frustration Than Funding So Far
Staff Meals: How One Chef is Giving Back to Hospitality Workers
7 Reasons to Avoid Freaking Out During the Pandemic
Now More Than Ever You Need to Be the Leader
Don't Slip Into the Social Media Abyss. Use a Posting Calendar
Take Time to Recharge: Self-Care During a Crisis
How to Shut Down a Restaurant the Right Way
Famed Author Brené Brown on Courage During COVID-19
Reading the 880-Page Stimulus Package, Here's What I Learned
How to Prepare Draft Systems for Cleaning and Temporary Closure
Running List of Lawsuits and Legislation Against Insurance
Webinar Replay: COVID-19 Planning, Pt. 2: Employee Management
View from the Bar: How to Help Employees Weather this Storm
Need to Defer Rent? Check Out this Cheesecake Factory Letter
How to Add Gift Cards to Your Bar or Restaurant Today
7 Ways to Maintain Mental Health and Wellness
Additional Relief Resources for Food & Beverage Workers
Updated: Breaking Down the Passed $2.2T Stimulus Package
Looking to Help Your Staff? These Nine Companies are Hiring
Webinar Replay: COVID-19 Planning
Running List of Every State That Has Shut Down Bars and Restaurants
Sanitize Your Surfaces: How Long Can COVID-19 Survive?
How Your Bar or Restaurant Will Survive the Pandemic
Coronavirus: Actions Operators Can Take Today
[Updated] The Government May Be Closing Your Bar or Restaurant. What You Need to Know
Trump Signs Families First Coronavirus Response Act Into Law
Voluntary or Mandatory Closures: Here's What to Do
[Updated] Will Insurance Cover Lost Income from Closing Your Bar or Restaurant
What's Next? Get Ready for the Post-Coronavirus Economy Now