Lollapalooza is a ‘game changer’ but Chicago hotel industry wants $75M in aid; two big downtown hotels plan to reopen in June
Two of the largest Chicago hotels that closed early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the Palmer House Hilton and the Sheraton Grand Chicago, are preparing to reopen in June, a sign of hope for the battered dow.....»»
The SBA"s Restaurant Revitalization Fund can only fund half its applications
Many restaurants that were seeking relief from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund may be out of luck. The restaurant industry is already calling on Congress to provide more funding......»»
Kansas may allow to-go cocktails to stay after pandemic ends
Kansas will permanently allow restaurants, bars and clubs to sell to-go alcoholic drinks if Gov. Laura Kelly signs a bill that was sent to her desk Friday. The state House and Senate both approved the measure, according to the Associated Press......»»
You’ll be eating here soon: New and upcoming restaurants are powering through the pandemic
The restaurant industry is staying resilient despite a terrible year......»»
Vietnam exports to EU hit US$10 billion in 1Q21
Exports from Vietnam to the EU experienced an 18% on-year growth to reach nearly US$10 billion in the first quarter of 2021, according to a report citing data from the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)......»»
Maryland General Assembly extends carry-out cocktail privileges for bars, restaurants
The effort is aimed at tiding the bar and restaurant industry through a post-pandemic economic recovery......»»
What is open Easter Sunday? Walmart, McDonald"s, Starbucks are open, but Costco, Target, Lowe"s are closed
Is Costco open Easter? Is Target closed? See the list of stores and restaurants open Easter Sunday 2021, along with .....»»
AMC Navy Pier IMAX has permanently closed, per AMC website
Open since 1995, Navy Pier's immersive IMAX cinema is no more.Open since 1995, Navy Pier's immersive IMAX cinema is no more......»»
How the movie-theater industry will be permanently changed by the pandemic, as major Hollywood studios rethink their release strategies
From Universal to Warner Bros., Hollywood movie studios are striking deals with exhibitors to dramatically change theatrical exclusivity. "Black Widow" will stream on Disney Plus for an additional fee the same .....»»
JPMorgan, Salesforce join growing list of firms dumping office space
Remote work is hurting the commercial real estate industry in major cities, including New York and San Francisco, as more firms look to ditch their office spaces permanently......»»
Hundreds of Subway, Dunkin", and Burger King locations closed in 2020 - here are the chains with the most closures
More than 10% of all US restaurants closed last year during the pandemic, inc.....»»
BTIG restaurants analyst to hold an analyst/industry conference call
See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»
Chef Jose Garces on severing ties with Stella, relaunching Volver and expanding Buena Onda
James Beard Award-winning Chef Jose Garces spoke exclusively with the Business Journal about next steps for his restaurants and projections for the hospitality industry's recovery from Covid-19......»»
Small Business, Big Mission: Clearwater Marine Aquarium tackles tourism industry"s weakness
Like many in the industry, Clearwater Aquarium temporarily closed and lost millions in revenue......»»
Popeyes is bringing its fried chicken to the UK, and it plans to open 350 restaurants over the next 10 years
Popeyes is best known for its fried chicken, and it has been credited with starting the fast-food industry's chicken sandwich wars. Popeyes is a major player in the chicken sandwich wars. Popeyes Fried-chicken c.....»»
Column: We should pay more to eat in restaurants
The value we get in eating out doesn't reflect the costs. It will have to, if the industry is going to recover. The value we get in eating out doesn't reflect the costs. It will have to, if the industry is going to recover......»»
4 New York strip clubs sued Andrew Cuomo for keeping them closed during the pandemic while allowing restaurants, bars, and axe-throwing venues to reopen
Four clubs in the borough of Quee.....»»
Chicago lost these 361 businesses during pandemic. See what closed in your neighborhood.
A year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses from bars and restaurants to boutiques and hair salons to lock their doors, and Chicago’s business community is still reeling. Here's a list of hundreds of businesses that have close.....»»
361 Chicago businesses that closed during the pandemic: Explore our list
A year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses from bars and restaurants to boutiques and hair salons to lock their doors, and Chicago’s business community is still reeling. Here's a list of hundreds of businesses that have close.....»»
Dining out less, ordering takeout more likely to outlast pandemic, report finds
As the Covid-19 vaccination campaign kicks into high gear and states ease pandemic restrictions, will customers flock to restaurants, or will pandemic dining habits die hard? That’s the big question in the restaurant industry, which has been .....»»