By definition, the concept of “normal” requires perspective for contrast; you can’t define “normal” without describing something abnormal first, and we are in extraordinary times. Three months into our global pandemic, it’s difficult to find fresh words to define the turmoil and tragedy surrounding …
Restaurant Industry Roundup: May 2020
As the US slowly eases quarantine restrictions, restaurant owners and operators are scrambling for dine-in traffic. The industry has experienced historic Mother's Day restaurant meltdowns, operators are preparing to put more effort into breakfast, and UK consumers have big feelings about reopening …
Restaurant Good News Roundup: Late May 2020
After a long, warm Memorial Day weekend, the world seems a little more open. Restaurants around the United States and beyond have begun to slowly return to some sense of normalcy, with many opening for the first time in months to inhouse traffic. In many of those places, the CDC has recommended …
Technology for Restaurants Adhering to Social Distancing
Now more than ever, restaurants must adapt to survive. With restaurant processes permanently reshaped by the Coronavirus outbreak, operators need technology that helps them create memorable guest experiences amid social distancing rules and the many obstacles a pandemic creates. Here's our guide to …
Off-Premise Dining and the New Normal
Just last year, it was reported that 78% of restaurateurs considered off-premise dining a strategic priority. The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically changed how the restaurant and hospitality industry operates now, from shuttering in-house traffic to limiting social gatherings in an effort to …
April Restaurant Industry Roundup: COVID-19 News Updates
We’re in the midst of uncertain times, and around the world, restaurants and businesses are concerned about and working toward the post-COVID-19 “new normal.” What are some solutions to customer dine-in concerns? How are companies creating new streams of revenue? As states across the country are …