From room service, to delivery apps, and on-street dining, the hospitality industry at large continues to pioneer new business models to capture lost revenue due to the global coronavirus pandemic. We’re following the latest news, trends, and ideas happening in our beloved industry and sharing the insights with you here. Read on for last week’s […]
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Chapter 4: Keeping Restaurant Employees Safe
We’ve discussed a lot of strategies to help keep customers safe when reopening restaurants. It’s equally important for restaurant owners to keep staff safe on the job. In this chapter, we will highlight industry best practices on PPE and safety protocols that help create a safe environment in the workplace. Necessary Protective Equipment The CDC […]
Avero Index Analysis June 2020
Below, you’ll find our archive of weekly Avero Index data and analysis for the month of June. June 1 – June 7: Sales Rise During Nation-wide Protests Over the past week, the nation has been gripped by protests against police brutality in all 50 states. During a time of such turmoil, continued relaxation of lockdown […]
Fresh From the Oven 6.19.20: Reform and Recovery in the Industry
Across the country, more and more states are lifting restrictions and allowing restaurants to begin serving guests in-house. We’ve gathered thoughts from F&B leaders below on how they’re working to keep their employees and customers safe — both from the pandemic and racial injustice — during this time of change. Our Customers and Partners: The […]
Fresh from the Oven 6.12.20: Recovery in Tumultuous Times
Our Customers and Partners: International Hotel Brands Address the Role of Women in F&B [Hotel Intel Co.] Leaders of F&B within international hotel companies discuss the importance of cultivating a strong female presence in a male-dominated industry. We’re proud to work with several of these forward-looking individuals. Hakkasan to launch ‘virtual’ Casa Calavera pop up […]
Chapter One: When Is the Right Time to Reopen?
State governments are lifting stay-at-home orders and allowing restaurants to open at 25%-50% of indoor capacity in addition to takeout and delivery. Our index shows that operators are starting to re-open as restrictions are relaxed. However, even at full capacity, restaurants operate with notoriously thin profit margins. As a result, there are many considerations an […]
US Restaurant Sales Show Signs of Recovery in May
In this week’s Avero Index post, we have analyzed weekly trends for May across the country. Stay-at-home orders are a state-by-state decision in the US, which was clearly reflected in behavioral trends by region. Areas less affected by the pandemic, such as the South and Midwest, began their reopening process and saw sales start to […]
Coming Soon: Avero’s COVID-19 Restaurant Reopening Guide
The COVID-19 Pandemic has devastated the hospitality industry. For the last two months, restaurants have primarily been shuttered with only a small percentage relying on takeout/delivery as a lifeline. However, there are signs that restaurants are on the road to recovery. Recently, most states have started to lift stay-at-home orders, allowing restaurants to partially reopen […]
Fresh From The Oven 6.1.20: Is it the right time to reopen?
As stay at home orders are relaxed and lifted across the country, businesses consider the best way to resume operations. We’ve gathered some articles below to help you decide how to proceed, whether you’re a restaurant operator or a diner weighing risks about the safety of eating out. Our Customers and Partners: Thomas Keller’s lawyers […]
