How Can Restaurants Harness Technology to Combat COVID-19?

As the economy struggles to reopen amidst COVID-19 – including restaurants across the U.S. – we are seeing starts, stops and uncertainty about how disruptive the pandemic will continue to be. In regions where the number of new cases has dropped, restaurant patrons may experience “fatigue” regarding strict safeguards and social distancing when trying to enjoy a meal out. But the news cycle has demonstrated that one day’s positive outlook is countered with dire reports of additional cases the next – with consumers jolted back to compliance with safety recommendations.

Until the pandemic is in the rear-view mirror, restaurants will be expected to maintain a high level of wellness best practices.

That consumers are extremely concerned about staying safe is confirmed by a recent survey of 8,511 restaurant customers nationwide by VIPinsiders. Sixty-two percent of respondents said both masks and gloves are important restaurant health measures for them to consider returning to…