Ruth’s Chris, Fogo de Chao and other restaurant groups that received Paycheck Protection Program loans

Apr 23, 2020

Funding runs dry for small business, but chain borrowers argue their restaurants count too

Operators find relief for liquor license payments during the coronavirus pandemic

Apr 22, 2020

States suspend fees, buy back unsold booze to help struggling bar/restaurant operators

Senate passes $484 billion coronavirus stimulus package that includes $310 billion to replenish small business loans

Apr 21, 2020

The bipartisan bill is expected to be approved by the House on Thursday and the President has indicated he will sign it

Five more foodservice operators take to court to compel coverage of business interruption claims for COVID-19

Apr 20, 2020

A wave of lawsuits seeking class-action status argue restaurants have been unfairly denied business interruption insurance claims

Small business loan funding for coronavirus relief runs out after only 14 days

Apr 17, 2020

The application process is on hold as lawmakers debate further funding for the Paycheck Protection and Economic Injury Disaster loan programs

National Restaurant Association to Congress: The industry is approaching $100 billion in losses and needs more federal relief

Apr 09, 2020

The association calls for Paycheck Protection loan revisions to prevent permanent restaurant closures, saying 15% could be shuttered within two weeks

This week's top 10: CARES doesn't cover enough for restaurants according to the Independent Restaurant Coalition and the Payment Protection Program proves difficult to apply

Apr 09, 2020

Is it responsible to keep a restaurant open during times of a health crisis? Find out that and more from the past week on Restaurant Hospitality.

Federal loan ‘lifeline’ may get more funding from Congress for small business

Apr 08, 2020

Frustration with applications and fears that cash will run out prompts lawmakers to seek another potential $250 billion for Paycheck Protection Program

Chicago restaurants and hospitality groups are suing Society Insurance after restaurants forced to close during coronavirus pandemic

Apr 01, 2020

Chicago Restaurants including McBrides Pubs and Happy Campers Pizza, alongside others are suing their insurance provider for ‘wrongful denial of claims’

Chefs, law firm form coalition to fight for insurance claims related to coronavirus

Apr 01, 2020

Business Interruption Group to demand immediate compensation