Ranchi: More than a month after unlocking restaurants and bars in the state, many in these sectors quickly popped up normally but the concept of eating out has experienced a paradigm shift in the city.
Takeaway trend – either directly or through a food aggregator – has become the preferred mode than dinner, the owner of most restaurants said.
Kunwar Bhatia, the owner of the popular Kaveri Restaurant, who has several chains, is maintained compared to last year, they have recovered to around 80% of businesses since Unlock at the end of June.
“But more than dine-in, there has been a massive surge in takeaways since we reopened.
Compared to last year, there were more than 50% improved food items packed.
The good thing for us is that our business has managed to recover 70% – 80% now, “he said.
Similarly, Ranjan Kumar, other multi-popular cuisine restaurant owners in Kanke, said, “Takeaway is a new trend in the post of Lockdown posts.
For example, from the 100 sales we make, 40% -50% is currently takeaway.
In terms of business Overall, it’s almost normal, “he said.
Although the Covid-19 case has declined substantially in the state, including in Ranchi, the restaurant owner said they did not take the opportunity to ensure Covid behavior that fits their joints.
“Solid seating arrangements are no longer focused because everyone realizes that security is important for business sustainability.
Therefore, customers will always find a broad distance between the table in our restaurant.
We also do regular sanitalization of the seating area and kitchen to maintain cleanliness standards the high, “Bhatia said.
Kanha Restaurant manager in Morabadi said it was not like the first wave, people also became very careful who made their work easier to maintain the behavior that fit Covid in their place.
“Previously, someone had to tell repeatedly to people to wear masks and clean their hands before entering, which sometimes made customers angry.
It no longer happens now,” he said.