COVID-19, aka coronavirus, is destroying the restaurant we all grew up with. But savvy restaurant owners are transforming the industry and their business to adapt to the spreading pandemic and changing needs of their customers.
Here are the latest restaurant news & trends as operators look to survive & thrive in the times of the coronavirus pandemic.
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2022 is off to a rough start for restaurants with both a staff & stock item shortage. But that doesn’t mean restaurants can let their marketing efforts fall flat.
The restaurant industry leads the US in job openings, but our staffing woes were rooted well before the pandemic hit.
Online food deliveries have surged since the pandemic began. Learn more about how your restaurant can meet this demand through the ghost kitchen model.
The restaurant industry has been failing women workers for years now, but the increase in harassment and decrease in tips during the pandemic has many contemplating new careers. That’s bad news for restaurants.
As the restaurant industry emerges from the darkness of COVID-19, operators are turning their sights to what the ‘new normal’ will bring and how they’ll run their business. Here are our survey respondents with restaurant owners, operators, and managers.
With summer here and more US states hitting the 70% vaccination threshold, now’s the time for restaurants to cash in on the energy and excitement of people going out again. Here are three things to keep in mind to bounce back from COVID-19.
In the precarious post-COVID landscape, there are some changes you can make so your restaurant remains resilient and keeps attracting customers.
COVID-19 has the world beyond stressed and re-opening your restaurant to in-house guests is going to add to staff stress levels. Here's how to manage your team and your stress.
Provide a great customer experience and virtual happy hour hangout for your restaurant’s guests, despite the pandemic with a wide menu of food and drink, proper tech, and promotion!
COVID-19 has forced the restaurant industry to adapt. This article explores a number of restaurant technologies that will facilitate the industry's transition into the post-pandemic world.
Starting a new business during the pandemic can seem extremely daunting. Therefore, we’ve compiled a guideline for you to open an online restaurant business amidst the pandemic with ease.
Getting your restaurant’s marketing efforts right has always been important. But in 2021, you should look beyond the usual ideas. Here are seven ways you should focus your restaurant’s promotional efforts this year.
We’re 10 months into the US COVID-19 crisis and some restaurants have shown ingenuity in how they’ve navigated this difficult period. Here are some ways your restaurant can ‘hack’ coronavirus.
COVID-19 has made it challenging for restaurant teams to fully connect with their guests. But it’s not impossible and, in fact, being able to connect with your customers may be even more important now. Here are a few ways to build that connection.
Give your guests more than a dining experience by harnessing the power of creative content marketing.
We're still several months away before COVID-19 becomes less of a daily threat. Here are some best practices for protecting your restaurant's guests and staff in the interim.
The COVID-19 pandemic has taking a heavy toll on the restaurant industry. The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has shared their findings with the public and Congress and are pleading Congress to help save restaurants and its employees.
Restaurant operators have needed to get creative their marketing campaigns during the COVID-19 pandemic and some of their efforts we’d like to see continue.
Here are our 2021 restaurant industry predictions — everything from the good, the bad, and even the ugly. Strap on your hats.
Restaurants can take all the precautions in the world to keep staff & guests safe from COVID-19 but they also need their patrons to lend a helping hand.
Let’s be real — 2020 was all about COVID-19. Here are the top four restaurant stories of the year.
COVID-19 is changing how we live our lives and how restaurant operators need to run their business. And we’ll see some long-lasting changes from coronavirus — namely, how operators design their restaurants.
COVID-19 is driving these restaurant industry trends for 2021: alternatives to meat, ghost kitchens, carbon footprinting, and immune-boosting foods.
COVID-19 has made SEO even more important for restaurants. Here are 10 tips for building a strong SEO program to keep your business alive during coronavirus.
Thanks to COVID-19, restaurants have seen a 783% increase of online orders. But moving your restaurant’s business online can be tricky for some operators — especially high-end restaurants. Here are tips for overcoming online challenges.
Restaurant takeout was already popular thanks to the Millennial generation but COVID-19 has boosted it’s importance to the industry. Here are five tips for making your takeout program profitable.
COVID-19 is putting a damper on bar & restaurant's Halloween marketing, but it doesn't have to cancel it. Here are four ways restaurants can celebrate Halloween with their guests during the pandemic.
Coronavius means traditional restaurant marketing isn’t very effective. Operators & marketers need to social media & digital marketing to make up for it. But any ol’ campaign won’t do. Here are some tips.
Restaurant operators looking to keep their loyal guests and followers engaged with their business should turn to video marketing. Here are four ways to get started with restaurant video marketing to keep interest high and business flowing.
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The Importance of Communicating Cleanliness After COVID-19
Coronavirus is changing how restaurants do business and communication is going to be key for restaurants looking to survive during and after COVID-19. Here's how to communicate your restaurant's cleanliness during the pandemic to put your customers’ minds at ease as well as building good will in your community. Read More…
4-Step Restaurant Survival Guide During This Pandemic
No one could have predicted how massive the pandemic impacted the restaurant industry. Owners are faced with the challenge of keeping their business alive even amidst limited gatherings, quarantines, curfews, and the fear of infection. We’ve put together an easy-to-follow survival guide to keep your restaurant alive and running during this pandemic. Read More…
A Concise Checklist for Reopening Your Restaurant
As social distance and quarantine regulations relax, restaurants are slowly reopening. However, COVID-19 is still spreading and there’s a high risk of a second wave later in the year. It’s imperative owners reopen their businesses with the utmost care. Use this checklist to begin your successful reopen your restaurant in a highly altered marketing landscape. Read More…
Tips for Remodeling Your Restaurant Post-Pandemic
Remodeling your restaurant during this unprecedented time might seem like the last thing you should do. However, reconstructing and equipping your business with the COVID-19 pandemic in mind could help save you a lot of time, stress, and money if this way of life becomes our new normal or if other illnesses bring on future pandemics. Read More…
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Revenue Post-COVID: How Sports Bars Can Turn Their Email List into a Revenue Tool
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Announcement from SportsTV Guide: Our Response to the COVID-19 Crisis
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We look back at 2022, a pretty rough year for the restaurant industry. Here are our top four industry trends, including unionization and record high inflation.