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Is this really that surprising given that states and countries are now explicitly prohibiting dine-in options and mandating restaurants to be takeout only? I'd

Is this really that surprising given that states and countries are now explicitly prohibiting dine-in options and mandating restaurants to be takeout only? I'd love to see this data overlaid against the changes in takeout orders.

SlowRobotAhead 7y ago
Absolutely. My town shut down restaurant eat in this week, but when I went my favorite Thai place for pickup the owner said they had one of their busiest Saturdays ever. Despite fear, rational or not, people still need to eat.
- mcv 7y ago
  I heard of at least one fancy restaurant that announced they're going to offer take-out and delivery soon. It's going to be the only way to survive.
  - quickthrowman 7y ago
    Adapt or die, many upscale restaurants in my area are doing the same.
  - Stratoscope 7y ago
    Here in the Bay Area, that's all any restaurant is allowed to do.
    - jmb12686 7y ago
      Here in the entire state of Ohio, literally every dine in restaurant and/or bar operation has been shut down. Only take out / delivery is allowed: https://governor.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/governor/media/news-and-media/dewine-orders-ohio-bars-restaurants-to-close https://governor.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/governor/media/news... I believe other states / municipalities have started to follow suit, but entire state shutdown has been surreal.
- bsder 7y ago
  In addition, restaurant supply chains aren't impacted by idiots doing panic buying. So, you can get pad thai takeout from a restaurant. But you may not be able to get a box of noodles from a grocery store.
  - senordevnyc 7y ago
    People are buying triple or quadruple their normal weekly amount in anticipation of being locked down and not being able / willing to go out. That’s not “panic buying”, it’s quite prudent given what has happened to China and Italy.
    - quickthrowman 7y ago
      Perhaps China forbid grocery store visits, but Italy did not and the US will not either. It’s panic, pure and simple (unless you’re in a high-risk category, then it’s simply preparing to truly isolate) I’m 36 and I’m not worried about catching the coronavirus, I’m worried about spreading it.
      - yibg 7y ago
        As far as I'm aware people in most / all Chinese cities can go get groceries. At least that was the case in Beijing. Not sure about Wuhan itself though.
        Chris2048 7y ago
        > As far as I'm aware To what extend do you expect your awareness of what's happening in China to be accurate?
        yibg 7y ago
        To the extend that my company has employees there and I talk to them regularly.
      - senordevnyc 7y ago
jaxn 7y ago
Most of those changes were AFTER this data represents. The situation escalated very quickly. I have a niche SaaS that helps brick and mortar retail stores in North America. There was a drastic shift on Thursday. And it escalated daily. To give a sense of the speed and scale of the shift. All of 2020, at least 1/2 of stores were up at least 10% daily (great growth for retail). On Thursday, a majority of stores were down for the first time all year. By Sunday, 3/4 of stores were down at least 10%. On Monday, 1/4 of stores were down 50% for the day. I am not looking forward to reviewing the numbers tonight.

SlowRobotAhead 7y ago

Absolutely. My town shut down restaurant eat in this week, but when I went my favorite Thai place for pickup the owner said they had one of their busiest Saturdays ever. Despite fear, rational or not, people still need to eat.

mcv 7y ago
I heard of at least one fancy restaurant that announced they're going to offer take-out and delivery soon. It's going to be the only way to survive.
- quickthrowman 7y ago
  Adapt or die, many upscale restaurants in my area are doing the same.
- Stratoscope 7y ago
  Here in the Bay Area, that's all any restaurant is allowed to do.
  - jmb12686 7y ago
    Here in the entire state of Ohio, literally every dine in restaurant and/or bar operation has been shut down. Only take out / delivery is allowed: https://governor.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/governor/media/news-and-media/dewine-orders-ohio-bars-restaurants-to-close https://governor.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/governor/media/news... I believe other states / municipalities have started to follow suit, but entire state shutdown has been surreal.
bsder 7y ago
In addition, restaurant supply chains aren't impacted by idiots doing panic buying. So, you can get pad thai takeout from a restaurant. But you may not be able to get a box of noodles from a grocery store.
- senordevnyc 7y ago
  People are buying triple or quadruple their normal weekly amount in anticipation of being locked down and not being able / willing to go out. That’s not “panic buying”, it’s quite prudent given what has happened to China and Italy.
  - quickthrowman 7y ago
    Perhaps China forbid grocery store visits, but Italy did not and the US will not either. It’s panic, pure and simple (unless you’re in a high-risk category, then it’s simply preparing to truly isolate) I’m 36 and I’m not worried about catching the coronavirus, I’m worried about spreading it.
    - yibg 7y ago
      As far as I'm aware people in most / all Chinese cities can go get groceries. At least that was the case in Beijing. Not sure about Wuhan itself though.
      - Chris2048 7y ago
        > As far as I'm aware To what extend do you expect your awareness of what's happening in China to be accurate?
        yibg 7y ago
        To the extend that my company has employees there and I talk to them regularly.
    - senordevnyc 7y ago

jaxn 7y ago

Most of those changes were AFTER this data represents. The situation escalated very quickly. I have a niche SaaS that helps brick and mortar retail stores in North America. There was a drastic shift on Thursday. And it escalated daily. To give a sense of the speed and scale of the shift. All of 2020, at least 1/2 of stores were up at least 10% daily (great growth for retail). On Thursday, a majority of stores were down for the first time all year. By Sunday, 3/4 of stores were down at least 10%. On Monday, 1/4 of stores were down 50% for the day. I am not looking forward to reviewing the numbers tonight.