Across the United States and Canada, decision makers in the food service industry were asked about the new changes in consumer behavior that they found to be most challenging as of August 2020. A majority of respondents, 56 percent, stated that consumer concerns for personal health and safety were the most challenging. This finding coincides with developments relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic at that time.
Most challenging changes in consumer behavior for restaurants in North America as of August 2020
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