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      The Restaurant Industry's Journey with COVID-19 Federal Aid

      A trip through the experience thus far.

      Consumer Trends | May 16, 2021 | Danny Klein
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      It's been a wild ride for the hospitality sector.

      Here's a look at restaurants' efforts so far to make sense of COVID-19 relief packages.

      What’s Next for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund?

      There's Not Enough Money in the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

      How to Apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

      The Restaurant Revitalization Fund: A Primer

      Restaurant Revitalization Fund ‘Amazing Step,’ But Work Remains

      Why Restaurants Need Federal Aid, and Sooner than Later

      What’s in the $900 Billion Stimulus for Restaurants?

      New COVID-19 Relief Bill Promises More PPP for Restaurants

      The HEALS Act Could Leave Thousands of Restaurants in the Dark

      The Restaurant Industry is at Another Crossroads

      Restaurants Get a Lifeline with PPP Loan Forgiveness Changes

      Still Trying to Decipher the Paycheck Protection Program

      For Restaurants, there’s a Big Problem with the Stimulus Package

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