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New Norms for Restaurants Will Become Permanent

Restaurant Engine

Restaurant owners now understand that the dining changes caused by COVID-19 will persist through 2021. Dining will not return to normal; dining will develop a new normal. With over 72,219 new cases today and a total 4 million cases, the U.S. Even yesterday, seated diners remain 57% fewer than one year ago.

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Why Limited Time Offerings are More Than a Passing Phase

Modern Restaurant Management

Limited Time Offerings (LTOs) have been a staple of the restaurant industry, although their very nature is short-lived. For consumers, LTOs often bring to mind seasonal offerings that have become synonymous with specific times of the year. What are new flavor profiles your competitors are tapping into?

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COVID Caused Five Permanent Changes in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant’s safety protocols were done “behind the scenes,” and guests most likely didn’t care about the sanitation of high-touch surfaces or whether they were sitting within six feet of other tables. The COVID-19 pandemic has been the biggest disruption that the restaurant industry has ever faced.

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CHEFS – YOUR EMPLOYEES JUST MIGHT HAVE THE ANSWERS

Culinary Cues

We all know the challenges facing restaurants right now – there is little benefit in reiterating the problems. What needs to be addressed is: “ How do we build trust among customers, trust that the restaurant will keep them safe, and how do we generate enough sales and in turn – profit, to keep the operation moving forward?

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More Permanent Regulatory Flexibility Required to Revive Hospitality’s Long-Term Survival

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants and hospitality venues remain closed throughout the U.S. Long-term success will depend on re-envisioning traditional concepts and strategic development of new operational practices that integrate practical social distancing protocols with more permanent delivery/take-out platforms.

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After a Year of COVID-19, Restaurants Are Ready for a Reboot

Modern Restaurant Management

For the average person, one of the most visible changes witnessed was the overnight impact on the restaurant industry. Restaurants found themselves facing many unknowns, from how long their doors would be closed to how to manage staff. However, the post-pandemic industry will face new challenges even as recovery begins.

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12 Trends That Will Impact the Restaurant Industry in 2021

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant marketing strategy, design, and internal systems will evolve for independents and chains alike in the coming year. Historically, restaurants have been slow to adopt innovative technology. Based on necessity and a will to survive, restaurants in every sector of the industry have been pivoting to meet customer expectations.

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