7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2020

COVID-19 is already impacting restaurants across the world—some more than others, with restaurants and other eating establishments being shut down by government order across the country. Government officials are currently considering new legislation to support staff and businesses. Focus on other channels like third-party delivery.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 19, 2020

Governments and hospitality organizations alike are banding together to help restaurateurs in need with relief measures and programs to alleviate some of the financial burden brought on by COVID-19. NYC Government. City of Sacramento Government. Government of Canada. UK Government. Scotland Government.

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Bingage

MAY 28, 2020

While the government has given a clean chit to online food delivery partners to resume their operations, some misinformation regarding the safety of these services has made people consider it unsafe for health. Tips for the restaurant owners to ensure safe online food deliveries and take away services – 1.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Meanwhile, mobile delivery and online takeouts, or even opening an online store can be new revenue streams. Although takeouts and delivery have been around before COVID, priority online ordering can help fine-dining restaurants offer some exclusivity to make them stand out from the rest of the restaurants offering delivery options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

What’s more, innovations in food delivery, including drone technology and “dark stores,” facilities dedicated solely to fulfilling online food orders. These technologies not only help to reduce waste with precise supply chain and inventory tracking but also guarantee food freshness and authenticity.

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EATER

JUNE 28, 2021

San Francisco’s forever-ceiling on what delivery apps charge restaurants is the first in the country. Last week, San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a permanent cap on the delivery fees third-party apps like DoorDash and Grubhub are allowed to charge restaurants for each order.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2022

Despite the above, many brokers and consultants have recommended clients, at minimum, notice the insurance policies anyway, to avoid untimely reporting, to allow for a recordkeeping of loss of income, and to create a placeholder in the event a state or federal government was to force insurers to provide some level protection in the future.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 20, 2020

The government of Canada recently released the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), which is just the most-recent addition to the robust relief programs Canada is offering to help support individuals and business owners during the time of crisis brought on by COVID-19. Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS).

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

From paper schedules and lineups around the block, to 7shifts and delivery-only doughnuts, it’s safe to say that Beechwood has evolved a lot in recent years—mostly thanks to COVID. From government programs available to how the business is changing and evolving due to COVID-19.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

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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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

From takeaways to contact-free deliveries, discounts, and collection services, hospitality businesses have rolled up their sleeves to try and provide their regular services from the distance. Upon such request, the UK government announced a £330bn loan support package which aims to help businesses impacted by the coronavirus.

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The Restaurant Group

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Some restaurants began offering food delivery services and logistics became a big turning point. Government policies and an increase in the supply of money can cause inflation. As the government became more strict about lockdown rules, restaurants limited their seats to about 10 to 20 people at a time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

According to the National Restaurant Association’s State of the Industry report, 68 percent of customers say they are more likely to purchase takeout or delivery of food than they were before the pandemic. Increased Consumer Demand for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Policies.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

However, many states that are forcing restaurants to stop their dine-in services are allowing them to operate as takeout and delivery-only establishments. Will running a takeout and delivery-only restaurant be profitable, or will the costs outweigh the revenue this opportunity could generate? Do you have takeout packaging in stock?

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7 Shifts

APRIL 24, 2020

Financial relief programs There are many financial relief programs offered by governments and hospitality organizations to help keep restaurant workers paid during COVID-19. Apply for regular benefits, sickness benefits, caregiving benefits, or other through the Canadian government website. Shopping (clothing, house wares, etc.)

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

From elevated takeout, optimizing their menu for delivery, repurposing parking lots and urban streets, kitchen upgrades with technology, to selling consumer packaged goods, setting up a grocery store section and pre-packaged meal kits, it has been remarkable to see the creative ways that chefs have changed their business to stay afloat.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 26, 2020

Understanding how to pivot your business to a takeout / delivery-focused model is crucial. Recommended Reading: Growing Delivery & Takeout Channels at Your Restaurant Announcements At the time of this article, March has had the most Announcements posted in any month—and it’s only the 20th.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2023

Seamless synchronization : Automation enables synchronized menu updates across multiple platforms, ensuring consistency and accuracy in menu information across various channels, such as online ordering, delivery apps, and social media.

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Deliverect

MARCH 17, 2020

Governments all over the world have been ordering restaurants, bars and other food businesses to close up shop - until further notice. Offer delivery and/or takeaway. Offer delivery and/or takeaway. To start offering delivery, you can easily sign up with a third-party platform like Uber Eats, Deliveroo, Just Eat, Glovo, etc.

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Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Governments will probably be reluctant to push hard on penalties, leaving business owners stuck in the middle. Or drive a forklift or delivery van. What are the challenges that business operators will need to navigate in the next six months? There will be a lot more rules for you to understand and navigate.

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OpenTable

AUGUST 30, 2020

Moves to Extend Food Delivery Fee Cap, Penalize Companies That Don’t Comply – Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles county plans to extend an emergency ordinance to limit fees for third-party delivery companies, which was supposed to end three months after on-premise dining started back. … Read more. … Read more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Many areas across the country are in the midst of a “second lockdown,” as state and local governments are again restricting businesses with indoor dining to help curb COVID-19’s spread. Ghost kitchens are professional food preparation and cooking facilities set up for the preparation of takeout or delivery-only meals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In fact, as digital platforms have become more prominent during the pandemic for ordering takeout and delivery, restaurants can use the time their customers spend on their smart phones to their advantage. It is no secret that marketing is a way for restaurants to keep up with loyal customers and engage with new ones.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 25, 2021

In an instance, businesses had to turn from on-premise to off-premise sales including implementing and focusing on deliveries and pick-up, refashioning menu items and navigating through new regulatory hurdles tied to social distancing and the use of masks. A Changing Regulatory Environment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2021

The Informed Delivery® service offered by the United States Postal Service offers an integrated marketing approach to meet current consumer demand by allowing people to see their mail on their smartphones before it is delivered to their mailbox. Potential customers surf the web and many spend time on social media each day.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

As businesses, schools, government entities, and other public places, have been shutting down, many families are packing their pantries using grocery stores. With government mandates on social distancing, it has taken the restaurant industry into a new operating environment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

If visitation from these unvaccinated consumers were to be lost entirely, or even fully shifted to less profitable channels like delivery, many restaurant owners rightfully feared that their businesses may fail entirely. At a time when over one-third of U.S

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Looking ahead : According to Nasdaq , food processors and government agencies are taking steps to prevent many of these issues from occurring in the New Year. The high cost of materials to build restaurant equipment has led to a lower supply, which is causing a slowdown of product delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

With strict government health lockdowns in place, dining out became a thing of the past. Everyone from mom-and-pop eateries to high-end establishments were quick to offer no-contact takeout and forge newfound partnerships with delivery companies. The past year ushered in some big, unprecedented changes.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Plus, delivery workers are burned out, and more news to start your day Some restaurants are resisting shutdown orders as second COVID-19 wave surges. Never forget: the government could have paid businesses to remain closed and people to stay home. Photo: winnond /Shutterstock. And in other news….

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Fine Dining Government Food Order Dine-in 102

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Technology also allows for seamless delivery operations during colder months. Keeping a close eye on public standards at the local government level as well as surrounding towns will help restaurants ride out the ups and downs. Managing the kitchen is a huge part of making delivery and in-venue a successful balancing act.

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Focus POS

JUNE 9, 2020

The pandemic has only expedited this push into the mobile POS space as the restaurant industry continues to operate in a limited fashion, keeping doors open for curbside to-go and delivery only. . Curbside Pickup and Delivery Payment Processing . The Mobile POS Solutions You Need .

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ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Over 100,000 restaurants have closed permanently or long-term during the pandemic, and the prospects of desperately needed government relief aren’t looking good. The biggest factor that we’ve seen is a huge spike in restaurant delivery and takeout software. How has the pandemic changed how restaurants are using software?

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EATER

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

DoorDash Capital will offer what the company describes as “fair, fast and convenient financing” which they say can help restaurant owners cover payroll and rent if revenue comes up short, to establishments that use DoorDash to handle delivery and pick-up orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Government restrictions and those frightened of the virus have ruined trade. Although some operators bulk at the idea of paying 30-percent commission to the likes of a third-party delivery service, they are necessary right now to keep turnover coming in. The pandemic has had a brutal effect on the restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

“We hope the fears will subside and governments can help control the outbreak. Cash is dirty; and 4) we will soon launch bundled food delivery, acting as a marketplace for cloud kitchen delivery. Should this happen, at Boqueria, we are planning to increase our focus on delivery. Cash is dirty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The hospitality industry is the third largest employer in the United States (behind healthcare and government.) It would then be left to the Managers to answer the phones, take carryout orders and ensure delivery drivers pick up the correct bags, in addition to their regular duties.

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