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Strategic Responses of Restaurant Businesses to COVID-19: A Study on Crisis Adaptation and Recovery

Author(s) Dr. Jacqueline Soriano Antalan
Country Philippines
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic imposed unprecedented challenges on the restaurant industry, disrupting core business functions and threatening operational sustainability. This study investigates the managerial, financial, administrative, operational, and marketing difficulties encountered by restaurant businesses during the pandemic, as well as the strategic responses formulated to address them. Data were gathered through a validated researcher-made questionnaire and analyzed to reveal that restaurants faced issues such as workforce downsizing, fluctuating expenses, shifting consumer demands, and reduced market activity. In response, business owners employed adaptive strategies, including flexible staffing, cost-control mechanisms, health and safety compliance measures, digital transformation, and enhanced customer engagement initiatives. The findings underscore the industry’s resilience and emphasize the role of innovation and strategic management in navigating crises. This study recommends the development of comprehensive crisis response plans, employee support programs, digital marketing integration, and continuous business model innovation to enhance resilience and adaptability in the face of future disruptions.
Keywords COVID-19 Pandemic; Restaurant Industry; Crisis Management; Adaptive Strategies; Business Resilience.
Field Business Administration
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On 2025-04-14
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.41666
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9fmzg
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