--- title: Reopening safely, sensibly and profitably description: Looking at the ways hospitality businesses can reopen their venues safely and sensibly whilst continuing to be profitable during the Coronavirus pandemic. image: https://blog.sparkepos.com/hubfs/Mockup%202.png --- [![EPoS logo 2025 navy](https://blog.sparkepos.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EPoS%20logo%202025%20navy.png?width=2978&height=702&name=EPoS%20logo%202025%20navy.png "EPoS logo 2025 navy")](https://www.sparkepos.com/) - [Home](https://www.sparkepos.com/) - SPARK EPoS - [SPARK EPoS](https://www.sparkepos.com/spark-epos/) - [SPARK Kiosk](https://www.sparkepos.com/spark-kiosk/) - [SPARK KDS](https://www.sparkepos.com/spark-kds/) - [SPARK Pay](https://www.sparkepos.com/spark-pay/) - [SPARK Handheld](https://www.sparkepos.com/spark-handheld/) - [SPARK Mobile Ordering](https://www.sparkepos.com/mobile-ordering/) - [SPARK Reservations](https://www.sparkepos.com/reservations/) - [SPARK CRM](https://www.sparkepos.com/spark-crm/) - [SPARK Staff Scheduling](https://www.sparkepos.com/staff-scheduling/) - [SPARK Stock Management](https://www.sparkepos.com/stock-management/) - [SPARK Capital](https://partners.lenkie.com/spark?platformId=e8ef16cc-2a7f-477f-9834-99225331d6a9&platformName=spark) - [SPARK Robotics](https://www.sparkepos.com/robotics/) - [Introducing Smart Robotics](https://www.sparkepos.com/robotics/) - [BellaBot](https://www.sparkepos.com/bella/) - [KettyBot](https://www.sparkepos.com/ketty-bot/) - [HolaBot](https://www.sparkepos.com/hola-bot/) - [SwiftBot](https://www.sparkepos.com/swiftbot/) - [PuduBot 2](https://www.sparkepos.com/pudubot-2/) - [Puductor](https://www.sparkepos.com/puductor/) - [Pudu CC1](https://www.sparkepos.com/pudu-cc1/) - [SP50](https://www.sparkepos.com/sp50/) - [L50](https://www.sparkepos.com/l50/) - [Phantas](https://www.sparkepos.com/phantas/) - [ButlerBot W3](https://www.sparkepos.com/butlerbot-w3/) - About Us - [News & Blog](https://blog.sparkepos.com/blog) - [About Us](https://www.sparkepos.com/about-us/) - [Contact Us](https://www.sparkepos.com/contact-us/) - [Careers](https://www.sparkepos.com/careers-v1/) - [Our Services](https://www.sparkepos.com/our-services/) - [Partnership](https://www.sparkepos.com/partnership/) x # Reopening safely, sensibly and profitably ![](https://blog.sparkepos.com/hubfs/Mockup%202.png) Oct / 2020 [Hospitality](https://blog.sparkepos.com/blog/tag/hospitality), [covid-19](https://blog.sparkepos.com/blog/tag/covid-19), [Mobile](https://blog.sparkepos.com/blog/tag/mobile), [Reopen](https://blog.sparkepos.com/blog/tag/reopen) ## Reopening safely, sensibly and profitably Written by [Harvey M](https://blog.sparkepos.com/blog/author/harvey-m) July 4th 2020 was the day hospitality businesses reopened their doors and the British public returned to their favourite pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes to eat and drink post lockdown. ![waitress-with-face-mask-serving-happy-couple-outdo-NNLJBR8](https://blog.sparkepos.com/hs-fs/hubfs/waitress-with-face-mask-serving-happy-couple-outdo-NNLJBR8.jpg?width=425&name=waitress-with-face-mask-serving-happy-couple-outdo-NNLJBR8.jpg)Whilst I was initially hesitant to return myself due to not wanting to be in overcrowded places, I did last week go to a pub, visit a cafe and eat and drink in an outdoor beer garden. I was curious to see how the **new guidelines** for the hospitality industry would **impact businesses** who have reopened and how they would go about their trade. Hospitality businesses now so more than ever, have a **duty of care** to not only their **customers** but also their **staff and their local community**. Hospitality venues have become the breeding grounds for a **second wave of Covid-19** in local communities and will continue to be, if social distancing and regular cleaning schedules are not managed effectively.  **Embracing modern technology** is the surefire way to make **life easier for businesses in today’s hospitality** industry and ultimately **make customers feel safe** by reducing unnecessary physical touch points.  One way businesses can **utilise technology to reduce physical touch points** in venues is through **digital menus and [mobile self ordering](https://www.sparkepos.com/mobile-ordering/)** from tables. [**Mobile** **self-ordering**](https://www.sparkepos.com/mobile-ordering/) and payments is a fantastic way for a business to not only **reduce its costs and labour**, but importantly also **reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission** by having fewer contact points between customers and waiting staff.  With tableside [**mobile self-ordering**](https://www.sparkepos.com/mobile-ordering/) and payments, a business can **guarantee a substantial reduction** in staff meandering through the venue **waiting tables** which is ultimately going to **help everybody feel more comfortable and safer.** *“So it’s safe and sensible, but how is it more profitable?”* - **I hear you ask!** Well, another huge benefit of [**mobile self-ordering**](https://www.sparkepos.com/mobile-ordering/) is studies have shown a **proven increase in spend-per-head by up to 30%!** ![Mockup 2](https://blog.sparkepos.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mockup%202.png?width=435&name=Mockup%202.png)- Reduced labour costs  ✔️ - Reduced menu replacement costs ✔️ - Reduced costs in notepads and or ordering tablets  ✔️ - Increased accuracy of customer orders ✔️ - Increased efficiency / speed of customer service and table turnover ✔️ - Increased spend per order through up selling prompts ✔️ [![Tell me more about Customer Self-Ordering](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6083570/30fc41d0-0e8f-42ce-b19d-d57d512577e8.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6083570/30fc41d0-0e8f-42ce-b19d-d57d512577e8) The hospitality industry we find ourselves in today is the new normal, but businesses can still prosper and the best way to do this is by **embracing modern technology. ** **Socially responsible products** built with Covid-19 safety in mind such as the SPARK Covid Secure App and the SPARK customer self-ordering app enable businesses to **re-open safely, sensibly and profitably** following the Coronavirus lockdown.   ##### We could help you save 50% off your operational cost [Get your SPARK](https://www.sparkepos.com/book-a-demo/) ![Sparke](https://blog.sparkepos.com/hubfs/Sparke_July2019/images/new-logo-shadow-6868.png) ![](https://www.sparkepos.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/300100-icon-white.png) SPARK delivers affordable industry-leading technology, reducing operational costs, achieving greater profitability and enhancing customer experiences through digital solutions. ## Follow us on social media ## Resources - [Our Store](https://store.sparkepos.com) - [Customer Support](https://helpcentre.sparkepos.com) - [Our News](https://blog.sparkepos.com) ## About SPARK - [About us](https://www.sparkepos.com/about-us/) - [Contact us](https://www.sparkepos.com/contact-us/) - [Careers](https://www.sparkepos.com/careers/) - [Partnership](https://partner.sparkepos.com) ### News and Blogs