Possible Vaccine Mandate For Diners | WBBM’s Noon Business Hour
Doug Roth, of Playground Hospitality, talks about the possibility of a vaccine mandate for diners on WBBM's Noon Business Hour.
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The pandemic changed how and what we eat. Will that stick in 2021?
Doug Roth, of Playground Hospitality, shares his optimism for a resurgence in restaurant patronage with the Chicago Tribune.
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The chain must figure out its competitive advantage—a soul search it failed at during its last revamp—and translate that to the online ordering world. "You put your brand in the bag," says Doug Roth, founder and president of Chicago-based restaurant consultancy Playground Hospitality. "You need to be able to figure out how to do that."
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With capacity severely limited, fall and winter look bleak for the Restaurant Industry
1 in 6 have already closed and we are looking at another 40% that will close in the next few months if there's not government intervention. You have to be able to create a menu at this point that can be appealing to pick-up and delivery customers. Comfort food has become very popular.
Listen NowWhat will it take to make diners feel safe? Sterilizing UV Wands, Air Purifiers, and More.
Some restaurants are forgoing the headache of air quality investments and tent cities altogether and plan to ride out winter by focusing on carryout and delivery, said Doug Roth, president of restaurant consultancy Playground Hospitality.
Read MoreSeveral ‘Personas’ Visit Restaurants During Pandemic
A survey commissioned by the guest experience platform Seven Rooms identifies what restaurant patrons are looking for as they dine out during the pandemic. Doug Roth of Playground Hospitality in Chicago joins the Noon Business Hour.
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