Some Good News for Restaurant Sales, But an Uneven Path Ahead
The restaurant industry remains in a holding pattern, with no end in sight. And it’s troubling consumers.
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Challenged by COVID, TGI Fridays Fights its Way Back
Chief Experience Officer Sara Bittorf was with TGI Fridays barely two months when she saw the COVID-19 cycle in action.
Amid COVID, Restaurants Shake Up the Meal Kit Game
Over the past decade, meal kits have taken the market by storm.
Don’t Give Up on the Restaurant Recovery Just Yet
According to The NPD Group’s restaurant census, ReCount, the estimated percentage of restaurants allowed to serve dine-in guests declined from 90 to 82 percent this past week.
Danny Meyer’s Union Square to Allow Tipping Once Again
Danny Meyer, CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group, announced Monday that his restaurants will allow tipping after eliminating the monetary option five years ago.
NYC Restaurateurs Launch Non-Profit to Help Industry Navigate COVID
Answering the call of restaurant owners and consumers during this pandemic, Safe Eats, a 501c3 non-profit organization, has launched to provide the industry’s most detailed safety guidelines and Ne ...
The Independent Restaurant Industry Will Never Look the Same
If variety is the spice of life, then the restaurant industry packs an especially wide assortment, from full to limited service, from American staples to global cuisine, from large chains to small ...
California Shuts Indoor Dining Again
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that he is re-closing indoor dining statewide due to rising COVID cases in the state.
What Does it Take to Reopen a Restaurant During Coronavirus? Here’s an Example
COVID-19 case spikes have complicated the reopening process further for restaurants.
Design Goal No. 1 for Restaurants Today: Create a Safe Dining Room
Full-service restaurants that have persevered through dine-in bans are not out of the woods yet. Reopening, even once it’s back to full capacity, brings its own slew of challenges.
