Restaurant brands across the country are eager to get employees back to work and cash registers ringing again. While no industry has been untouched by the devastation of COVID-19, foodservice brands have been dealt a particularly difficult hand. Over 8 million restaurant workers were laid off or furloughed, and the industry had already lost $80
In a matter of weeks, the whole world has had to adapt to a new lifestyle, one in which we are responsibly distancing ourselves from others. With the rise of social isolation and the need to spend the majority of our time indoors, the way businesses once operated has significantly changed. Now, “essential” businesses must
Self-isolation and social distancing measures due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are impacting restaurants worldwide. Depending on the public health recommendations in your region, you may need to close some or all locations immediately or adjust operations to takeout/delivery-only en masse. Additionally, from our own research, we've seen a significant spike in search queries for
Mobile devices, voice search and location technologies have forever changed the way people make dining decisions. Today, people turn to their mobile devices first when it’s time to find a place for dinner with the kids or brunch with friends. In fact, Google found that four in five consumers use search engines to find local
It’s been a fast and furious year for the restaurant industry. With competition biting at your margins and people exploring new, tech-enabled delivery options, restaurant marketing is more critical than ever. The way customers are finding and experiencing restaurants is changing rapidly. Moreover, voice assistants have enabled people to make more informative dining decisions