Industry + Regulatory COVID Changes: Restaurant Industry

Economics behind the U.S. restaurant industry:

• 15 million employees
• $899 billion in estimated annual sales

Industry/regulatory changes on the horizon:

• disposable menus
• new added cleaning protocols
• more take out options harnessing untapped virtual component to restaurants
• safety nets for restaurant workers
• broader acceptance of no tipping policies
• operating at 50% previous capacity/reduced occupancy numbers
• tables further apart
• sealed silverware
• servers wearing gloves and masks
• contactless payment systems
• sanitizer everywhere
• post-COVID safety and sanitation training programs

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