One of the industries most affected by the cornavirus are restaurants. While eating out there are so many options ranging from grabbing a quick bite at a fast-food joint to dining at a steakhouse. Many restaurants have been closed during the pandemic and they’ve turned to technology to continue reaching customers. These are the trends that have emerged in the restaurant industry over the past few months. Do you think they’ll outlive the pandemic?
Good Experiences
Many restaurants are still closed or are opened at a limited capacity due to social distancing guidelines. With people leaving their house less often, dining out has become about more than just food and also about the experience. People are looking for places with casual atmospheres to hang out with friends.
Online Ordering
Many people have started ordering in more often instead of leaving their homes and the quickest way to do it is through apps online. Ordering online and eating at your home is a great way to stay safe while enjoying your favorite restaurant.
Foodtech
Robots, tablet devices, and contactless dining have become the new norm during the pandemic as restaurants are starting to reopen. You can walk into a restaurant and order through an automated touchable computer screen menu or with managers handing out tablets.
More Vegan and Vegetarian Options
Many restaurants are offering separate menus catered to vegans and vegetarians and some have fine dining experiences with just vegan food. Kosher food and halal food has even been brought into restaurants.
Limited Time Options and Fun Meals
Starbucks is a prime example of a company that uses limited time options with drinks and snacks to increase the hype. Who doesn’t want to be one of the first people to try a new item and to snap a photo of it on Instagram?
