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How the Pandemic Has Forever Changed the Way We Eat

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Touchless Payment: The New Reality of Paying at a Dine-In Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

As states such as Georgia, Florida and Texas begin to allow restaurants to cautiously reopen, it offers some understanding – for the first time – of what dining out will look and feel like in the wake of COVID-19. Imagine for a moment that you’re seated with a friend at your favorite upscale restaurant.

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A CHEF’S REFLECTIONS

Culinary Cues

The most challenging part of difficult times is living in the moment. Today is what gives us the most angst since we live in uncharted territory with all of the unpredictable factors that align with it. Ah, but TODAY is the tough one. How will we get through this, what else can possibly happen, will we survive to see those brighter times?”

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Pups on patios

Hospitality Insurance Group

8 tips to safely cater to canine companions Take these safety precautions before opening your outdoor dining area to dogs. As the weather turns warmer, many guests are seeking outdoor dining, and some may wish to bring along canine companions. must be cleaned and sanitized before other guests are seated at the same table.”

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Unique Challenges and Considerations for Restaurants As They Reopen Their Doors

Modern Restaurant Management

Most restaurants now are dealing with a fraction of their normal staff due to the reduction in operations, either because of state by state social distancing requirements and/or a diminished number of patrons who are willing to dine out these days. Let the patrons know what you are doing to assist with safety measures.

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Spreading Southern Hospitality Through the Pandemic

Modern Restaurant Management

Our focus this year has been to find ways that Sonny’s is uniquely positioned to help guests navigate our new normal – from safety concerns, family meal solutions, and even the monotony of being trapped at home. Off-premise dining now accounts for 60 percent of total sales in 2020 compared to 40 percent in 2019.

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Dining Rooms Reopen in 21 States with Significant Restrictions

Restaurant Engine

Despite costly restrictions, some dining rooms have reopened in the following 21 states according to the New York Times : Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and West Virginia.

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