As the highly contagious Delta variant continues to surge amongst the unvaccinated, bars and restaurants in the United States are changing up their strategy. Vaccinated-only indoor dining and drinking are popping up across the country including in Michigan, Massachusetts, and Virginia. The CDC Announces New Mask Recommendations On Tuesday, July 27th, the CDC announced new […]
With vaccines readily available, indoor dining restrictions have lifted and customers are ready to indulge in what they once took for granted — eating indoors in a restaurant. The United States, however, finds itself in strange economic times; restaurants across the country and industry-wide are struggling to find quality candidates to hire. In fact, some […]
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At a time when one in ten Ohio households report food shortages and children don’t have access to daily food at school, a nutrition education collaboration between The Ohio State University and the Columbus Urban League is adapting to serve even more families during the pandemic. Simple Suppers is utilizing Google Classroom and Zoom, as […]
The New Normal: Part of a new series of articles focused on restaurant recovery; issues, best practices, and process changes that will become part of everyday business going forward. The restaurant industry has been hit harder than almost any other industry during the global pandemic. But the recovery is underway, slow as it may seem […]
The New Normal: Part of a new series of articles focused on restaurant recovery; issues, best practices, and process changes that will become part of everyday business going forward. As the country starts to look at options for reopening, schools have become a central focus. While some districts have opted for a fully online start […]
“Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Would you be willing to text the word “Revival” to 52886 to help our restaurant industry? This is an industry request, not a political one. Our business […]
The New Normal: Part of a new series of articles focused on restaurant recovery; issues, best practices, and process changes that will become part of everyday business going forward. You may have heard about restaurants that are deep cleaning for COVID-19. But what does that actually mean? Does it mean you are disinfecting things? Sanitizing? […]
The New Normal: Part of a new series of articles focused on restaurant recovery; issues, best practices, and process changes that will become part of everyday business going forward. It’s something that just about every restaurant owner is dreading right now: A restaurant worker tests positive for COVID-19. You may have spent a lot of […]
The New Normal: Part of a new series of articles focused on restaurant recovery; issues, best practices, and process changes that will become part of everyday business going forward. Restaurants are beginning the slow journey back from closures due to COVID-19. But many states are struggling with rising cases of the coronavirus. And some states […]
The New Normal: Part of a new series of articles focused on restaurant recovery; issues, best practices, and process changes that will become part of everyday business going forward. Getting the economy back on its feet after COVID-19 is a minefield for nearly all businesses. But the restaurant industry seems like it might face some […]
The New Normal: Part of a new series of articles focused on restaurant recovery; issues, best practices, and process changes that will become part of everyday business going forward. Facemasks and other facial coverings (such as face shields) appear as though they are going to be a fixture of the restaurant industry for the foreseeable […]
The New Normal: Part of a new series of articles focused on restaurant recovery; issues, best practices, and process changes that will become part of everyday business going forward. As the restaurant industry faces unprecedented challenges, operators are looking to use any tools available to them to create a safe environment for their customers and […]
The New Normal: Part of a new series of articles focused on restaurant recovery; issues, best practices, and process changes that will become part of everyday business going forward. Masks of all types are becoming a central part of “The New Normal.” So, a disposable mask buying guide seems like a good place to start […]
The New Normal: Part of a new series of articles focused on restaurant recovery; issues, best practices, and process changes that will become part of everyday business going forward. Necessity is the mother of invention. Or so they say. But it also seems to bring out some truly wacky ideas. As we monitor developments and […]
The New Normal: Part of a new series of articles focused on restaurant recovery; issues, best practices, and process changes that will become part of everyday business going forward. As they begin to reopen, restaurants are now facing a new challenge: social distancing for restaurants. Although the specific guidelines vary from state to state, many […]