Ons nieuwe paradigma van sociale distantiëring brengt een heleboel nieuwe problemen met zich mee. Voor veel bedrijven, waaronder onze vrienden en familie in de restaurantbranche, zijn de activiteiten tot stilstand gekomen. De sluiting van restaurants en de economische onrust hebben eigenaars en exploitanten die vechten om door de crisis heen te komen, geïnspireerd tot nieuwe oplossingen, zoals uitsluitend bestellingen buiten de zaak, de verkoop van kruidenierswaren en, meer recentelijk, de levering van alcohol. Hoewel het van staat tot staat in de V.S. verschilt, kan onze gids voor de levering van alcohol in restaurants je helpen om door nieuwe wateren te navigeren.
Onder invloed van alcohol door de tijd
Alcohol has a long and storied history. Do you know how the workers who built the Great Pyramids were paid? Alcohol. Do you know what they served on the Mayflower? Pilgrims drank beer—they understood to be a safer alternative to water, which could become contaminated. We all understand the utility of alcohol, from the sanitary issues to social currency. And now that we’re all trapped inside, many U.S. States have legalized restaurant alcohol delivery, with caveats for each.
Houd het schoon
At this point, we all know to clean, clean, clean. Clean everything. Clean your surfaces in your restaurant. Use your lag time now to deep clean (it is spring after all). And if you’re delivering items, make sure to disinfect them before sending them out the door, at least to the best of your abilities. Keep in mind that at least so far, it seems thatCOVID-19 isn’t usually spread from surface-to-human contact, although the science is still out there. Clean everything and make sure that your hand-off is hands-free.
Verzegel de deal
It stands to reason that you already need to ensure that you seal everything before delivery. But what exactly does that mean? For the most part, when something is sealed, it’s in a spill-proof container that requires some modicum of force to open it. You typically see that through a bottle top or in an aluminum can with a pop-top. Beyond that, in many states, a container is considered “sealed” if it’s capped off and tapped up. The most common place you’ll see is in a growler, which is 64 oz. Jug typically used for beer. Keep in mind that whether you use a growler or acrowler system, you can likely put whatever type of drink you want inside, including cocktails.
Het totaalpakket
The laws will vary around the country, so you should double-check your local law to see if alcohol sales need to include a portion of food sales. In some states, that’s not the case right now, and it won’t likely impact you at the end of the day. Still, while we’re struggling to keep the lights on, make sure you’re doing the right thing so that your restaurant doesn’t get dinged later.If food sales are a requirement, put together packaged deals. Consider happy hour specials that include a drink and a dinner. Remember: this applies to every type of restaurant business that sells alcohol. You don’t have to be a gastropub or bar to qualify. So if you’re fine dining, you could offer sealed wine with your meals, or if you want, just the wine.
Staatsgrenzen
Because the rules are a little different depending on your state, it’s worth knowing if you’re allowed to transport alcoholic beverages across state lines. Check with your local Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) to determine the law regarding restaurant alcohol delivery in your state. Ultimately, it’s probably a good idea to limit your service territory, unless it’s critical to the business. Irrespective of in or out-of-state sales, try to keep all of yourdelivery options contactless. These measures help mitigate the spread of the virus.
Conclusie
There is a lot to think about here, but ultimatelymany states consider alcohol an essential business at the moment, and that’s a market into which you can likely tap.Mental health care is critical under quarantine, and moderation can help take the edge off of the anxieties of the day. Again, make sure to check with your local ABC and take the necessary precautions to stay safe. In doing so, you can optimize restaurant alcohol delivery as a revenue stream to stay afloat in troubled waters.Abonneer je op de blog voor meer interessante restaurantcontent!
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