Reopening business after the lockdown this year may be a challenge for restaurant and bar owners in some cities due to restrictions on operating hours, but restaurants in Gurgaon say they have managed to achieve a steady footfall in the last two months. because they were given an extension. Hours of operation in a phased manner. According to the latest order of the Haryana government that came on Sunday, now there is no time limit for the opening of restaurants and bars. They can now remain open till 1 am. Till last week they were allowed to remain open till 11 pm. However, they can operate with only 50% of their actual seating capacity.
Expanded hours of operation means more business for restaurants and bars
With this expansion in operating hours, restaurant owners expect a significant increase in revenue. “It’s a welcome move as a proactive covid Cases are few and it’s understandable unlocked Now and we hope that Noida and Delhi will soon follow the example of Gurgaon. This will result in a 15-20% increase in sales,” says Amit Bagga, Co-Founder, Daryaganj, Ambience Mall, Gurgaon. Vishal Anand, Founder, Moonshine Food Ventures (who owns SAGA on Sohna Road, Cafe Stavok on Golf Course Road and Pa Pa Ya in Gurgaon’s Sector 65) says expansion at the moment means an additional 20-30% business for him. “We will now be able to change tables twice for guests in the extra hours,” he says. Zorawar Kalra, Founder, huge restaurant Who owns brands like Farzy Cafe and Made in Punjab in Cyber Hub, says, “This is a very welcome and proactive move by the authorities and will act like a shot for the distressed industry. It will also help in ensuring that social distancing is maintained even better as reservation can be done away with. Lastly, the move leaves no question mark on the feasibility of opening a restaurant in Gurgaon. Also, all stakeholders including the government, employees, patrons and industry will benefit.”
More restaurant bars to reopen in Gurgaon in the coming days
For any dining outlet, evening hours bring in maximum revenue and hence some restaurants decided not to reopen the outlets when restaurants in Gurgaon were first allowed to reopen till 8 pm in June And even later when the extension in the timeline was allowed till 11 pm. Now that outlets can run operations at their usual time until 1 a.m., it makes sense to reopen, the restaurants say. “Corporate crowds used to be a major part of our commute to Gurgaon, but in the work from home scenario, the evening range of guests is missing, so I decided not to reopen my restaurant. Now that there is no time restriction, I will be re-opening my Gurgaon outlet in the next 10 days. Dinesh Arora, owner of Unplugged Courtyard in Udyog Vihar, says, I expect it to bring in 70% business with some people from Delhi going to Gurgaon for late dinner and outings.
Our priority will be to strictly follow all the safety measures: Restaurants
Even as they remain open for a few extra hours in the evening, the restaurant urges patrons not to forgo security measures as they plan to come for meals in advance booking and reservations allow them 50% seating. with the ability to help it operate smoothly. “The main thing for restaurants and patrons is to serve and act responsibly. COVID norms and seating capacity limit should be strictly followed. An earlier reservation will help avoid overcrowding as restaurants cannot control moving in traffic. Long serving time is going to be critical to address these reservations. Patrons also have to be responsible and patiently follow the waiting time at the restaurant and avoid breaking social distancing norms while waiting,” says Zoravar. Vishal says they will continue to follow all safety norms, but he urges diners to follow safety rules and support the hospitality industry. “In India, most guests do not prefer to book tables in advance, but this has changed during the pandemic. We are already seeing people making reservations in advance, we are also restricting walk-ins. Reservation helps us in better allotting and planning the tables with social distancing norms. We urge guests to celebrate responsibly. While we follow the rules, the guests must follow the safety norms and support the hospitality industry,” he says.
Expanded hours of operation means more business for restaurants and bars
With this expansion in operating hours, restaurant owners expect a significant increase in revenue. “It’s a welcome move as a proactive covid Cases are few and it’s understandable unlocked Now and we hope that Noida and Delhi will soon follow the example of Gurgaon. This will result in a 15-20% increase in sales,” says Amit Bagga, Co-Founder, Daryaganj, Ambience Mall, Gurgaon. Vishal Anand, Founder, Moonshine Food Ventures (who owns SAGA on Sohna Road, Cafe Stavok on Golf Course Road and Pa Pa Ya in Gurgaon’s Sector 65) says expansion at the moment means an additional 20-30% business for him. “We will now be able to change tables twice for guests in the extra hours,” he says. Zorawar Kalra, Founder, huge restaurant Who owns brands like Farzy Cafe and Made in Punjab in Cyber Hub, says, “This is a very welcome and proactive move by the authorities and will act like a shot for the distressed industry. It will also help in ensuring that social distancing is maintained even better as reservation can be done away with. Lastly, the move leaves no question mark on the feasibility of opening a restaurant in Gurgaon. Also, all stakeholders including the government, employees, patrons and industry will benefit.”
More restaurant bars to reopen in Gurgaon in the coming days
For any dining outlet, evening hours bring in maximum revenue and hence some restaurants decided not to reopen the outlets when restaurants in Gurgaon were first allowed to reopen till 8 pm in June And even later when the extension in the timeline was allowed till 11 pm. Now that outlets can run operations at their usual time until 1 a.m., it makes sense to reopen, the restaurants say. “Corporate crowds used to be a major part of our commute to Gurgaon, but in the work from home scenario, the evening range of guests is missing, so I decided not to reopen my restaurant. Now that there is no time restriction, I will be re-opening my Gurgaon outlet in the next 10 days. Dinesh Arora, owner of Unplugged Courtyard in Udyog Vihar, says, I expect it to bring in 70% business with some people from Delhi going to Gurgaon for late dinner and outings.
Our priority will be to strictly follow all the safety measures: Restaurants
Even as they remain open for a few extra hours in the evening, the restaurant urges patrons not to forgo security measures as they plan to come for meals in advance booking and reservations allow them 50% seating. with the ability to help it operate smoothly. “The main thing for restaurants and patrons is to serve and act responsibly. COVID norms and seating capacity limit should be strictly followed. An earlier reservation will help avoid overcrowding as restaurants cannot control moving in traffic. Long serving time is going to be critical to address these reservations. Patrons also have to be responsible and patiently follow the waiting time at the restaurant and avoid breaking social distancing norms while waiting,” says Zoravar. Vishal says they will continue to follow all safety norms, but he urges diners to follow safety rules and support the hospitality industry. “In India, most guests do not prefer to book tables in advance, but this has changed during the pandemic. We are already seeing people making reservations in advance, we are also restricting walk-ins. Reservation helps us in better allotting and planning the tables with social distancing norms. We urge guests to celebrate responsibly. While we follow the rules, the guests must follow the safety norms and support the hospitality industry,” he says.
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