Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here. Nick Kenner, Founder & CEO, Just Salad

Delivery and take-out will continue to be the most popular way consumers will get their restaurant meals in a COVID and post-COVID world. We also see great opportunity for meal kits. Consumers still demand convenience when it comes to their meals, but they also want variety. Meal kits can offer both all while saving a trip to the grocery store.

We also think there will be a greater focus on sustainability efforts throughout the industry.

We also think there will be a greater focus on sustainability efforts throughout the industry. Just Salad was the first national restaurant chain to label its entire menu with carbon emissions similar to how brands like Allbirds had done in the retail sector. Following our announcement that we carbon labeled our menu, Panera and…