COVID spreads mostly by air, but businesses are still zealously cleaning surfaces. It’s about customer perception, one owner says.

The pandemic has accelerated the cashless trend, according to the electronic payments company Square.

Restaurants need a good estimate of demand to confidently plan their reopenings. But will office workers and tourists return?

With warmer weather in some places and more people getting vaccinated, the industry is preparing to serve more patrons.

Business owners are battling with limited space, unpredictable weather and unwanted pests.

The Republican bill includes some exceptions, like firms that act with gross negligence.

Eighty percent of restaurants in New York City didn’t pay full rent in June. The businesses historically have little if any reserves, one expert says.

More than 30% of June’s job gains came from bars and restaurants.

Small restaurants are at the greatest risk if put under new restrictions.

We check in with some folks we talked to a month ago.