

In addition to soft-launching its menu, Edzo’s “pandemic-proofed” its interior with a fresh coat of paint, new flooring, a wall to separate the kitchen and dining area and a traffic pattern on the ground to reduce customer physical interactions. You can test your systems, your hardware.” “A soft opening is so you can test your menu, your processes. For those without corporate support, she said soft openings can be especially helpful because small businesses typically have less support. She said several other businesses have also done soft reopenings by limiting their menu, hours of operation and seating areas, among other innovations.Ī soft opening is a chance for businesses to test the grounds before fully opening, Gotsick said. Katherine Gotsick is the Executive Director of Main-Dempster Mile - a nonprofit that supports businesses from the bustling commercial district where Edzo’s resides. “I was elated when I saw him post ‘We’re going to do a soft opening,’ and made sure to get over there immediately.” “I was worried, as I think a lot of people were, because Eddie kind of shut (Edzo’s) down pretty suddenly,” Jacobson said. Now that Edzo’s is open again, he said he was thrilled to finally eat inside the establishment again. Since then, Edzo’s has continued operating with limited hours.Įvanston resident Per Jacobson said he has frequented Edzo’s since it first opened in 2009 and was excited to have a burger joint in town after mostly seeing hotdog spots.
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“It was a way for us to open, get some reps, and train everybody … It has been so gratifying and rewarding to come back.”Īfter a few days of successful business, Lakin transitioned back to the full menu - minus the char burger, which used to be cooked to the patron’s specification. “I didn’t want to overextend (our service) too early and then end up giving people poor service,” Lakin said. He wanted to avoid putting too much pressure on his new employees. After closing temporarily in February due to COVID-19 restrictions and slow business with winter weather, the restaurant soft launched a new menu, refurbished interior and new services.įounder and owner Eddie Lakin said he decided on a soft reopening with a shortened menu and fewer hours because it was difficult to find reliable staff right away.

several game modes with their own characteristics.Ready to feed the whole city? Good luck, restaurateur! Several exciting modes, many different tasks, pumping and much more await you. Nevertheless, having opened your own restaurant, welcome visitors and start making huge money. However, be prepared for something that just won't happen at first. It turns out that these drawings can be used to assemble a unique apparatus for making burgers! Will you get down to business? Although, what a question? Starting your own business is always interesting and exciting. The game begins with the fact that you receive unique blueprints by mail.

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BURGER SHOP SIMULATOR
Burger shop - a restaurant business simulator offering to open your own burger.
