The Coronavirus pandemic has completely changed the way our society operates. There have been countless orders and public safety measures taken to help ensure that everyone is safe and healthy during the pandemic. One of the hardest hit industries during COVID- 19 was the restaurant and dining industry. During COVID-19 many restaurants were forced to close, lay off employees, and lose out on money and profits. This was a difficult thing for all restaurant owners and building owners to cope with.
As many states are beginning to lift restrictions on dining, restaurants are starting to open up again. While they are beginning to allow customers to sit inside and dine, many of them are still concerned about the health of their employees and customers. Fortunately, there have been innovative steps taken by some in commercial real estate to help reduce exposure and minimize contact while dining.
CONTACTLESS KIOSKS
One of the major improvements that have allowed restaurant owners to keep their employees safe and their customers healthy, is contactless kiosks. Contactless kiosks allow customers to order their food from a computer monitor and pick up their orders when it is ready. This reduces the need for employees and customers to talk and get close to one another. This reduces the contact that people have and ultimately helps reduce the spread of this pandemic.
SELF-SERVICE APPS
Another great way to help boost the restaurant industry while keeping everyone safe is through self-service apps. Self-service apps that you can use on your phone allow you to reserve tables, order and pick up food. Many customers are still uncomfortable going out into public to dine so these self-service options are ideal for those who want simplicity and convenience.
AUTOMATION
If you are looking to eat out in a restaurant, many restaurants are adopting restaurant automation technology and using self-service stands on tables or at the front of the restaurant to help eliminate contact between employees and customers. These kiosks and stands allow customers to order their food and drinks and even pay at the same time. These stands increase the ability of customers to order at their convenience, pay when they are ready, leave a tip at the end, and signal for help when they need it. While these new and innovative trends in restaurant automation are eliminating the contact that diners have with employees, it is also helping to keep everyone much safer and reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
After being locked down for so long, many people are trying to find any excuse to go out and dine. The restaurants and companies that are adopting these new and innovative trends and technologies will surely find more success than others who do not. Customers will continue to dine-in at these restaurants for the added convenience and ease that they offer.
For people who want to have a night out to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or other special occasions, these new contactless kiosks and upgrades to restaurant automation allow people to dine safely without exposing themselves to germs and viruses. Customers can safely dine at restaurants and avoid unnecessary contact with people and items. As long as the employees of restaurants are taking the necessary care and precautions when cleaning and sanitizing the tables and cookware, there should be a limited risk to dining customers.
