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How the Pandemic Has Forever Changed the Way We Eat

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With many restaurants closed for in-person dining on and off throughout the pandemic, the food service industry shifted to delivery and takeout as a business imperative. According to SEC filings, food delivery apps experienced tremendous growth in 2020 earning a combined $5.5 billion from the same period in 2019.

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Back to the ?Grind? ? Restaurant Reopening Guidelines and PPP Update

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US Foods Holding Corp. launched its COVID-19 online operator resource, the US Foods Restaurant Reopening Blueprint. The Restaurant Reopening Blueprint is informed by interviews with key stakeholders such as diners, restaurant staff and US Foods consultants and chefs. Click here to view the application and instructions.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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Offering Bento Packs for individually portioned meals and a la carte buffet-style trays for customizable group settings, L&L’s catering options bring Hawaiian-style comfort food to events large and small throughout our locations nationwide. Foot traffic or heat mapping, menu item engagement, or consumer demographics by time of day.

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Restaurants Reopen: What Are They Doing?

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The pink and blue horse illustration at the top of this article is not clickbait. It’s an example of what Prague’s Manifesto Market is doing as part of its reopening operation. “But the desire is in the air to get back to social life and reconvene the life that has been paused for over two months.

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Why Training is the Key to Accurate Messaging About Gluten-Free Foodservice

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When staff are unable to answer basic questions about your gluten-free menu, or ask inappropriate questions of guests who inquire about gluten-free options, consumers may have doubts about your ability to ensure their safety or prepare a dish that meets their dietary needs. How do you prevent cross-contact in your salad bar?

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Four Ways to Streamline Reopening Procedures for Restaurants

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Common sanitation precautions being taken include lowered occupancy limits, mask requirements, and in-house social distancing. Safety ordinances can vary widely by city, county, and sate. Your safety and sanitation policies should be in alignment with the latest FDA , CDC , state, and local policies regarding COVID-19.

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Lessening Employee Anxiety as Restaurant Doors Open

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For FOH: Assure front of house staff that you are complying with or exceeding all regulatory local, state and federal rules and regulations. Food handlers must wear gloves, hats and masks. Florida restaurateur Suzanne Perry of Datz Restaurant Group shared dos and don’ts of post-COVID-19 bar etiquette for bartenders.

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