The first two quarters of 2020 have been an exceptional time in modern history, no matter how you cut it. Between the continued threat of the coronavirus, economic tensions, international protests, and murder hornets, there are many intense things to confront in the world. Because of that, we've …
Building a Contactless Restaurant Solution: COVID-19 and Beyond.
Many quick-service restaurants are witnessing heightened demand in delivery and takeout, with even more restaurants experiencing a severe decline in sales. Some have closed for good. In the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic forced most states to close their restaurants to dine-in service. As a …
5 Ideas for Post-COVID Restaurant Rebranding
Even as we emerge from lockdown, the COVID-19 pandemic continually affects the restaurant and hospitality industries. Statistics show that social distancing and prohibition of large gatherings have led to a steady year-over-year decline of daily seated restaurant diners in numerous countries. During …
Restaurants of the Future: Defining the New Normal
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 …