{"id":111760,"date":"2020-04-03T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-03T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dacgroup.com\/how-coronavirus-is-impacting-restaurants-and-some-smart-solutions\/"},"modified":"2024-12-21T05:52:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-21T10:52:35","slug":"how-coronavirus-is-impacting-restaurants-and-some-smart-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dacgroup.com\/en-gb\/insights\/blog\/local-search\/how-coronavirus-is-impacting-restaurants-and-some-smart-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"How coronavirus is impacting restaurants\u2014and some smart solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

For anyone running a restaurant today, the rapid spread of COVID-19 is seriously worrying. Not only is the government enforcing closures on all but the most essential places of work, but it can be hard to run anything outside of a takeaway service now. With the impact this is having on the catering industry, it’s only natural for restaurant owners, managers, and franchises to worry about how this might impact their businesses\u2014and livelihoods\u2014in the weeks and months to come.<\/p>\n

The potential effects will likely see restaurants closing their doors at least temporarily, and possible permanently. Indeed, those that fail to adapt could face a very challenging future\u2014despite the government offering some assistance with regards to wage payment for staff to avoid lay-offs.<\/p>\n

Government assistance aside, here’s how restaurants can find some certainty in these uncertain times. With the following changes, the prospect of restaurant businesses surviving this pandemic should be just a little more feasible.<\/p>\n

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    Start delivering<\/h2>\n

    While delivery services aren’t for every restaurant, you might need to adapt and adjust for now. Set yourself up with an online app for ordering or use a major platform such as Uber Eats or Just Eat to make sure you can keep on delivering quality meals for the foreseeable. Granted, it might mean a change in how your service works, but it might also be necessary if you wish to see out this unforgiving scenario.<\/li>\n

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    Send out cook-along boxes<\/h2>\n

    With many food resources going to waste due to closure and supply chain issues, it might be a good idea to send out some cook-along boxes.<\/p>\n

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    These packs of prepared food are a great choice for any food business looking to not only reduce food waste but appeal to customers who could do with a fix of their favourite dishes\u2014not to mention a fun activity to pass the time during lockdown!<\/li>\n

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    Help out those in need<\/h2>\n

    Got any excess left over? Managing your stock probably involves a lot of guesswork right now. If you end up with excess, don’t hurl it in the bin: consider transforming it into food packages for those in need.<\/p>\n

    Sadly, food banks and soup kitchens are all too common in today’s society. You can help a little by giving out food\u2014cooked or uncooked\u2014to these facilities, who will happily help to spread the wealth to those who are most vulnerable. Certain restaurants may even choose to specialise catering for specific at-risk groups, such as the elderly, the unemployed, or those who are pregnant.<\/li>\n

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