Major restaurant chains had no choice but to flex their off-premises muscle when COVID-19 hit. As discussed in a previous post, bigger proved to be better during the pandemic, as large chains were able to rely on and build out their already well-developed delivery, takeout and drive-thru capabilities. Digital ordering linked consumers to foodservice with contactless ease and became a lifeline that made the difference in whether operations sank or swam in a rising tide of restrictions and infection rates.
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Topics:
Takeout,
Delivery,
Labor,
Sales & Profitability,
Operations,
Drive-Thru,
COVID-19,
Coronavirus,
Off-Premises,
Digital/Online Ordering
It’s no secret that top restaurant brands like Domino’s and McDonald’s navigated the pandemic more nimbly than small operations, which often ate heavy losses due to a lack of robust off-premises channels. Expedited by the ease and convenience of digital ordering, takeout, delivery and drive-thru service all proved to be powerful revenue engines for major players when in-store traffic slowed to a crawl or came to a screeching halt.
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Topics:
Technology,
Takeout,
Quick Service Restaurant,
Delivery,
Operations,
Drive-Thru,
COVID-19,
Coronavirus,
Off-Premises
Roiled by the pandemic, 2020 became the year of transformation for the foodservice industry. Regroup, reassess and reinvent have become the gotta-get-it-done directives for foodservice operators, topping the menu of must-dos for moving forward.
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Topics:
Snacking,
Trends,
Family Restaurant,
Takeout,
Delivery,
Foodservice Industry,
Sales & Profitability,
snacks,
Operations,
COVID-19,
Coronavirus,
Fast-Casual Restaurant,
Off-Premises
Off-premises dining now comprises a larger portion of overall sales than it did pre-pandemic in all six major restaurant segments (family dining, casual dining, fine dining, quick service, fast casual, and coffee and snack).1 No doubt, the demand for takeout will remain strong in the coming months as summer temperatures and higher vaccination rates prompt consumers to seek a convenient way to dine outside—and take leftovers home.
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Topics:
Noncommercial,
Promotions,
Marketing & Communications,
Family Restaurant,
Takeout,
Regional,
Business & Industry,
Commercial,
Quick Service Restaurant,
Casual Dining Restaurant,
Fine Dining,
Delivery,
National,
Local,
Beverages,
Main Dishes,
Lunch,
Dinner,
Single-Serve,
Family,
Freshness,
Grab-and-Go,
Foodservice Industry,
Menu,
Customer Experience,
Consumer,
Menu Strategy,
Product Quality & Safety,
Social Responsibility,
Sustainability,
Food & Beverage,
Health & Wellness,
Packaging,
Sales & Profitability,
Delivery App,
Drive-Thru,
Consumers,
COVID-19,
Coronavirus,
Curbside Pickup,
Fast-Casual Restaurant,
Off-Premises,
Consumer Behavior,
Sandwiches/Burgers,
Design,
Digital/Online Ordering,
Third-Party Delivery (3PD),
Safety & Sanitation,
Mobile App,
Outdoor Dining,
Waste Reduction,
Touchless,
On-Premises
Any way you slice it, pizza has proved to be a reliable source of sales. The COVID-19 outbreak merely expanded the segment’s already robust off-premises channels.
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Topics:
Trends,
Takeout,
Delivery,
Food & Beverage,
Delivery App,
COVID-19,
Coronavirus,
Fast-Casual Restaurant,
Off-Premises
