Restaurant Leaders Discuss Navigating the ‘New Normal’

5 Min Read By MRM Staff

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) wanted to get a pulse on how restaurant operations have changed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. We asked industry leaders from Earl Enterprises, Patina Group and Wahlburgers for their views on this "new normal" for the restaurant industry.Robert Earl  is Founder of Earl Enterprises (Buca di Beppo, Earl of Sandwich, Bertucci’s, Mixology Grill & Lounge), Founder of Virtual Dining Concepts (Wing Squad), Co-Founder of Chicken Guy! and Chairman of Planet Hollywood Restaurants, Resort & Casino. 

Robert Earl

Photo By: Denise Truscello Kyle Collins is Marketing Director for Patina Restaurant Group, formed by Nick Valenti and Joachim Splichal as a bicoastal boutique restaurant and food service company. The firm has approximately 60 restaurants and food service operations.

Kyle CollinsPaul Wahlberg is Chef/Co-Owner of Wahlburgers, a casual dining restaurant and bar founded by the chef and his brothers Mark and Donnie. There are now 32 locations…