Let’s face it, the disruptions to the hospitality industry created by the COVID-19 pandemic have proven challenging to everyone. The virus, and the premium it places on sanitation and social distancing, could be with us a long time. A new era in food service is already here.

Restaurants of the Future

The biggest problem faced by restaurant owners in 2020 has been two-fold: How do I protect my business while also serving my loyal customers? The answer has been around for a long time — pickup and delivery — but many sit-down restaurants didn’t have the right footprint and set-up to do this, putting them at a disadvantage.

The restaurants of the future, those that can survive in both stable and volatile markets, will likely include enhanced curbside service, double food production lines, kitchens that prepare food for delivery only, robust online ordering and prepay platforms, ample outdoor seating, separate takeout doors, and reduced dine-in areas with increased sanitation systems. There’s a lot of work to do.

Everything you Need

Leon Williams Contractors, a Maryville construction company, has the expertise to help you transition to the new business model. We ensure that you, the stakeholder, have plenty of input at the outset. We have experience in building retail, food service and outdoor spaces, for customers including Which Wich and Chick-fil-A. We can do everything you need to create a winning location for your employees and your guests.

If you’re a restaurant owner looking to modify an existing location or if you want to try something new from the ground up, we might be the right contractor for you. Give us a call at (865) 982-1734, or contact Leon Williams Contractors online to learn more.