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Consumers Excited—yet Anxious—as Restaurants Reopen

As restaurants slowly reopen, consumer demand for in-eatery meals is growing, according to Restaurant Hospitality. In a Datassential survey from April, 45% of consumers claimed that “dining at my favorite sit-down restaurant” was the post-lockdown activity to be most excited about. However, most restaurants will proceed with caution by offering limited menus and reduced hours.

Consumers are still hesitant to go out, as the survey also showed that 72% of those surveyed don’t trust others to act responsibly when nonessential businesses reopen. As this transition begins, it will be important for restaurants ...