Menu Prices on the Rise During the COVID-19 pandemic, food service took a bigger hit, financially, than many other industries. Yet even now as they start to recover, their troubles haven’t gone away. If they can’t afford the rising costs, it gets passed down to the customer via higher menu prices. Where are these rising costs coming from? In part, issues abound higher up the supply chain. Production can’t necessarily meet the newfound demand as customers flood back out to res

New York Makes Big Moves Against the Delta Variant New York has long been considered an indicator of up-and-coming trends. That’s why so many eyes are on the city lately, as Mayor de Blasio recently announced that dining indoors at restaurants will now require proof of vaccination against COVID-19. This move is the city’s latest attempt to prevent a third wave, particularly as the Delta variant threatens our return to normal. But it’s not New York City’s first go at convincin

On March 27th, the United States government passed a relief bill for people and businesses who have experienced financial difficulties due to the self-isolation measures enacted to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security bill, also known as the “CARES” Act, is the largest one-time spending bill in U.S. history. It offers unprecedented amounts of relief to Americans in a time they need it most. What does this relief bill enc

As COVID-19 continues to spread and cleanliness becomes more important than ever—and at the forefront of more people’s minds than ever—maintaining a clean work environment in the foodservice industry ensures that no harmful germs get transmitted as you prepare and deliver customers’ orders. Even though the pandemic has resulted in widespread shelter-in-place and isolation mandates, thus causing a massive shutdown of public gatherings such as dine-in restaurants, anyone who wo

Delivery workers are some of the precious few who have been classified as “essential employees” who still go to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. This means they risk infection to get people’s groceries to their door so that everyone else can safely stay inside. However, because they come into contact with so many people and spend time in restaurants and grocery stores picking up orders, they need to take certain measures to stay healthy—not just for our sake, but for their