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Coronavirus and Restaurants: A Year In Review

7 Shifts

Breweries and Taprooms were close to pre-pandemic levels by the end of summer—dude to to-go cans and outdoor seating. Some had to get creative with their outdoor seating and greenhouses, yurts, and igloos became the way to dine out. A year ago this month, our industry was rocked to its core. Foot traffic disappeared overnight.

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THE BEST OF TIMES, THE WORST OF TIMES

Culinary Cues

Now that the pandemic was beginning to come under control and state governments were loosening the grip of protocol on restaurants – customers were beginning to re-emerge, albeit with some trepidation. We can easily apply Dickens profound human summary to the state of the restaurant industry today.

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How the Pandemic Has Forever Changed the Way We Eat

Modern Restaurant Management

As President of the Food & Delivery segment of Novolex, I’ve had a front seat to these dramatic changes, and to the challenges facing the industry as it struggles to survive and adapt. According to SEC filings, food delivery apps experienced tremendous growth in 2020 earning a combined $5.5 Alcohol To-Go Will Expand.

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Restaurant Hiring: Navigating the Labor Shortage

7 Shifts

Unemployment benefits—augmented by federal government support—are providing security that restaurants have not been able to over the past year. The traditional front of the house to the back of the house divide has closed. Do you need a host to seat guests or someone to hello pack up delivery orders?

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LESSONS GIVEN – LESSONS LEARNED

Culinary Cues

When the economy was weak then restaurants were in the driver’s seat – more applicants than jobs available led to a competent workforce that was underpaid and overworked. The restaurant industry continues to be devastated – not just as a result of the pandemic but because the pandemic brought underlying issues to the surface.

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Feast on Sushi, Steak, and Globalization at Iraq’s American-Themed Buffet

EATER

With a flagship 1,800-seat location in the city of Erbil and a second 800-seat location in Sulaimani (also spelled Sulaymaniyah), ABC is one of Iraq’s most popular restaurant brands, with often busy dining rooms, large social media followings, and billboards all over. Fatimah Fadhil The steak house section.

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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

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Additionally, the enhanced unemployment benefits provided by the government during the pandemic have made it financially feasible for some workers to stay unemployed instead of searching for a job in the restaurant industry. This statistic is based on a survey of restaurant operators conducted in January 2023.