Guidelines to Safely Reopen During Uncertain Times

Restaurants through the country are struggling with the following issues: whether to re-open, when to re-open and how to re-open.  By no means are the answers to these questions straightforward.  In most parts of the country, the answer is often dictated, in part, by government restrictions. Although one size does not fit all, this article provides tips to consider as you plan ahead and ultimately re-open your restaurant.

Plan and Protocol: Much the way you should have a business plan, restaurants must have a plan and protocols aimed at mitigation of risk. Failure to do so may subject your restaurant to further liability.  The plan should include all preventative measures being undertaken by your restaurant and outline the steps that should be taken in certain scenarios.  Once you have created the plan, implementation and training is paramount.

Employee Protection: It is vital that all restaurants take measures to ensure that their staff does not pose a health risk to other…