Surface hygiene is, of course, an important pillar of food safety—and customer perceptions. The CDC emphasizes that restaurants and bars should clean and disinfect frequently touched areas “at least daily, and as much as possible.”1 Meanwhile, a recent survey found that 57% of customers would feel more comfortable in restaurants where retailers and operators regularly […]
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Many customers are still afraid to come back to restaurants during COVID-19. 57% say they’re concerned they will touch surfaces someone else has touched.1 And they’re right, they will. But that worry can be minimized, especially if restaurants have a robust, science-based hand hygiene program and communicate it to patrons. This overview will give you the […]
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Takeout has been the next-best thing to a silver lining for the restaurant industry during COVID-19, but now one factor threatens to tarnish its sterling image: plastic waste. Shortly before the pandemic hit, the World Wildlife Federation projected a 40% increase in plastic pollution over the next decade.1 The COVID-driven surge in takeout has made […]
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Restaurant patrons are not simply bored and hungry as they hunker down at home during this pandemic – they’re also worried about the future of their favorite restaurants. A recent survey on why people choose a restaurant, reported by the firm Datassentials in “Report 17: The Next Phase,” found that “supporting restaurants that need help” had […]
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Off-premise was already on-trend in the restaurant industry well before COVID-19. According to Morgan Stanley estimates, online delivery is set to grow from $260 billion in 2017 to $325 billion in 2020 – and possibly $470 billion by 2025.1 But now there’s something coming on stronger than even delivery: takeout. Just since the advent of […]
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Tips to help restaurant owners re-open safely including employee hand-washing, kitchen hygiene solutions, hand-towel and wiper dispenser placements, and more.
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The consumer appetite for restaurant sustainability just keeps growing, and is now to the point where eight out of ten people want their favorite bar or bistro to operate on a sustainable basis. This expectation is particularly strong among Millennials and Gen Z consumers, making the issue a key factor in the future of foodservice. […]
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The big changes in foodservice for 2020 aren’t just about shifting tastes – they’re also about consumers’ changing lifestyles. Here are seven trends that will shape what’s on the menu and how you serve it up this year. 7 trends every menu planner needs to know 1. Quality and creativity rule Quantity was once king […]
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For traditional restauranteurs, ghost kitchens may seem like the scariest new addition to the exploding delivery sector, which is forecast to hit $75.9B in gross volume by 2022. With growth in delivery running over 9%/year , and the sector expected to soon comprise 11% of the total market, no one can afford to let any […]
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There’s a crucial message missing in all the euphoria about the $2 billion in total 2018 revenue for food trucks, and the projected 20% growth for 2019: You could do even better. That’s because, despite the continued trend toward eating on the go, “hygiene on the go” just isn’t keeping up – and that’s keeping […]
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