Is high-end restaurant delivery here to stay?

Is high-end restaurant delivery here to stay?

The COVID-19 pandemic stripped away many previously embedded notions. For premium restaurant operators, the idea that takeaway was beneath them went straight into the bin, and innovative at-home offerings became a lifeline for many hospitality businesses in 2020. Restaurateurs hoped the new income streams were there to stay. However, as time marches on, and people return to old restaurant habits, is there still a place for high-end takeaway? Read more ... Original story and image on goodfood.com.au Original story and image on

Why food delivery services need a regulation overhaul

Governments are scared of appearing business ‘unfriendly’ if they intervene in the gig economy and big companies are using this to their advantage, say experts at UNSW Sydney. Food outlets across the board turned to takeaway and delivery services to make up for lost revenue. This was good news for food delivery platforms, and food delivery workers took to the streets en-masse – often with only a bike and a helmet – to meet the demand of supplying food to a new and significant base of new customers. Read more ...

Hospitality industry calls for nationwide voucher system

Restaurant and Catering Industry Association CEO Wes Lambert has called for a voucher system to be implemented by the states and federal government. Mr Lambert says the voucher system would be similar to the one rolled out by New South Wales which offered a $100 voucher which could be redeemed in $25 increments for arts and entertainment, and restaurants. Read more ... Original story and image on skynews.com.au Original story and image on todayonline.com

Return of door-to-door sales

Some food businesses turn to traditional marketing method amid Covid-19 pandemic While Covid-19 has accelerated the push for digitalisation for many companies, there are some that have taken a slightly non-conventional route in a bid to boost their business. They have embarked on the traditional marketing method of knocking on doors to sell discount vouchers to residents. Read more ...

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