National Restaurant Consultants: Expert Advice on Reopening

As restaurants throughout the country begin to reopen their dining rooms, it's important for restaurant owners to feel prepared and know what to expect as the “new normal” and how to operate accordingly.Our consultants have identified seven categories that must be addressed. While the list is not exhaustive or all-inclusive, it is a general overview of action items food service operations should follow. The entire guidelines document, available here, outlines the major components of each of these categories, including what we have determined are the top-priorities.

While perception is reality, the key components of reopening must focus on the protection of staff and guests alike.

Reopening during the uncertainty that may lie ahead comes with a great deal of responsibility for everyone’s safety and health. While perception is reality, the key components of reopening must focus on the protection of staff and guests alike, from the front entrance, to common areas, and, very…