We might be seeing the biggest threat to the restaurant industry in history. In-person dining is now shut down for most of the U.S. population as COVID-19 forces state and local governments to take action to control the virus' spread.
In response, many restaurants are scrambling to offer pickup or delivery options, sometimes on their own and sometimes through delivery apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats, Postmates, and others. These are Band-Aid solutions for a huge wound, but they are the best options available.
The problem is, not every restaurant is set up for takeout and delivery, so they'll struggle to make the transition. But there are a few companies that are set to not just survive, but thrive through COVID-19 and beyond.