Why fast food halls do not open
It's not just public health problems behind this trend ...
If you are tired of relying solely ontakeoff, driving through or delivery For your favorite fast food meal, know it may take some time before you can eat in a fast food restaurant. Away, many fast food chains plan to keep their interior dining areas closed because they help their end result.
TheThe Wall Street newspaper reports That national fast food chains have seen profits come back where they were before the success of the pandemic and, in some cases, climb even more. This is due to how these restaurants responded to Covid-19 security measures by offering only take-away options, delivery or training, and taking into account their operating costs much lower .
This is good news for an industry has been extremely difficult in the early days of the pandemic. AloneFour national channels reported profits In the first quarter of 2020, but many companies have quickly learned that fewer employees needed to clean up and maintain restoration areas have led to direct financial benefits of the maintenance of closed dining rooms.
That's why many channels have not rushed to reopen areas to eat dinners at any time soon. "For fast-service restaurants, they do not want to reopen their dining rooms as it drags profitability and increases costs", Andrew Charles, Analyst of the Cowen Investment BankInc., saysWSJ.
According to a rapid restoration executive, the financial benefits of closing rooms and progressive delivery and crossing options have been well recognized before coronavirus becomes a public health crisis. "COVID has acted up as an accelerator for some of the trends we have already identified in our strategy," said Matthew Dunnigan, Chief Financial Officer ofRestaurant Brands InternationalInc. (RBI), The owner of the Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Brands. (In touch:23 things that fast food chains do not bring back.)
Dunnigan revealed that approximately one-third of RBI dining rooms reopened and added that the company will beultimately Reopen dining rooms for all places. However, RBI notes higher average incomes in order in its circulation and delivery activities compared to Dîmes orders.
It is reasonable to wait many fast food chains to reopen the restoration areas, especially since the Covid-19 virus is managed. But the behavior of consumers caused by the pandemic and the increased profitability that was welcomed - it will probably also lead to many road and delivery locations. For the evidence, check these4 Fast Food Drive-Throus you will see wherever soon.