After months of lockdown and quarantine, we hope to eventually return to normality at some point in 2021. Bars and restaurants more than anyone else. But if they hope to rebound and recover effectively we have to plan ahead and prepare for the changes inflicted by Covid-19.
Health & Safety
0ne of the biggest changes in the industry during the pandemic has been the accelerating popularity of food delivery. People haven’t been able to eat out, this coupled with the fear of exposure and contamination makes the reestablishment of diners trust a priority.
Even after covid, this focus on health and safety will persist – in particular, hygiene. Customers and diners will expect greater transparency from bars and restaurants. Studies carried out concerning the future of dining concluded that hygiene is now a primary deterrent and concern for people when deciding to eat out.
New Expectations
To help businesses meet the new expectations of customers, brands produce special hospitality apparel centred around hygiene. Premier have a new Viroblock range of Aprons, masks, polos, and gloves. All items are powered by Viroblock technology, a swiss engineered textile which protects against contamination from germs and microbes.
Bar/restaurant innovations
As a consequence of the pandemic, People are forecasted to dine out less in the near future, the experience must therefor make for a unique one. And as a result we have seen innovations in the restaurant/bar model. with many establishments opening up and creating new revenue streams, dedicating spaces to retail, selling high quality food items or branded merchandise in line with the restaurants specialty. Creating new, different and unique experiences.
Reinvigorate your brand
With the reopening event, a return to normality – albeit perhaps only temporarily – it gives bars and restaurants an opportunity to reimagine or reinvigorate their brand. And Uniforms are a big part of that. Don’t just reassure potential customers through safety precautions and procedures, remind them of other brand qualities.
Importance of Uniforms
And staff uniform can be used as a reminder and affirmation of such experiences. Brand Identity offer a variety of Bar & restaurant wear in a variety of colours allowing businesses to personalise workwear and make their brand inseparable from the unique experience they offer.
And these new uniforms can help you adopt a mre sustainable outlook. Our previous blog post have emphasised the benefits of a sustainable and organic brand. And Premier have introduced a range of organic and fair trade hospitality items which ca help youachieve this.