Projecting sales volume during the pandemic is hard. Luckily, restaurant operators using Avero have data-based options to make it easier.
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Fresh From the Oven 8.17.20: Return to normal unlikely for industry
The restaurant industry has changed. Maybe for good, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. The crisis is forcing restaurants to rethink everything, from technology solutions, to operating models, and employee pay and benefits. Industry leaders are capitalizing on this moment of upheaval to push for permanent change to the cultural norms in restaurant operations and policies. […]
Fresh From The Oven 8.3.20: No Relief on Horizon for Unemployed Restaurant Workers
The fate of unemployed restaurant workers remains uncertain as the additional Covid-19 unemployment bonus expired this week without a plan to replace it. Our partners at Accor and Danny Meyer continue to inspire the industry, putting hospitality at the core of employee relief programs. And underused kitchens give new life to emerging delivery and take-out […]
Avero Index Analysis: August 2020
AUGUST 3-9: U.S. SEES MODEST INCREASE IN RESTAURANT SALES Index at a Glance All Avero Index: sales up 1%, no change in open units Midwest: sales up 2%, open units up 1% Northeast: no change in sales, open units up 1% South: sales up 3%, open units up 1% West: sales up 1%, open units […]
Avero Logbook 2020 Enhancements
From great to awesome—logbook is better than ever We created Avero Logbook to give restaurants a better, more effective, and easier to use way to help operators communicate more efficiently, keep everyone on the same page regarding continuity of day-to-day operations, and record important details. Early in 2020, we upgraded the look and functionality of […]
Fresh From The Oven 7.20.20: Tech solutions crucial for recovery
The Covid-19 global pandemic carries on. Uncertainty continues to prevail as the death toll surpassed 140,000 and several states made records for new cases this weekend. The path ahead for the hospitality industry remains clouded. But a recurring theme in the struggle for survival is the crucial role technology is playing in the effort to […]
FRESH FROM THE OVEN 7.13.20: Hospitality Industry Continues to Remake Itself In the Wake of Covid-19
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 […]
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 […]
2018 Father’s Day restaurant sales meet expectations: Avero Index Report
Last week, we predicted a minimum 10 percent increase in restaurant sales and traffic on Father’s Day Sunday compared to other Sundays in June. We chose that number based on the average increase in previous years which fell between 7 and 15 percent. Now that the holiday is behind us, we did a follow up […]
