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Closings and partial re-openings due to COVID-19 have made for difficult times for restaurants, and many businesses have remained closed or are severely impacted even if still open. One major issue is that consumer confidence has been shaken, as patrons wonder if it’s safe to dine indoors, even with social distancing and PPE.  

In fact, a recent survey from Azurite Consulting found 44 percent of at-risk customers would not go to a restaurant until there is a vaccine, 85 percent wanted to see multiple safety measures implemented before they went out to dine, including 53 percent demanding tables be at least six feet apart, and 61 percent of customers expect all staff to be masked.

As restaurants are in different phases of re-opening, many things taken for granted in the past are now being carefully considered in light of the pandemic. Patron traffic patterns, distancing, seating, wearing of facemasks, and enhanced cleaning are all a part of the new normal as restaurants strive to…