Three Ways to Leverage Technology for Restaurant Reopenings

3 Min Read By Richard Mendis

A prerequisite for working in the restaurant industry is often to be “quick on your feet.” The COVID-19 pandemic—more than any contentious customer or kitchen catastrophe—is putting that skill to test. As the nation grapples with another wave of restaurant closings and reduced dining room capacity, establishments must quickly respond to the cry for innovation in the industry. 

Independent, family-run and regional restaurant groups especially will need to be innovative to recover, although national chains are not immune to the recent setbacks. The Independent Restaurant Coalition reported as many as 85 percent of independent restaurants could permanently close by the end of the year. But, those that embrace technology will be best equipped to weather the pandemic. 

Here are three ways to leverage technology for restaurant re-openings: 

1. No-Touch Menus Data shows that guests want to dine out but safety concerns are the biggest factor holding them back. A survey by…