Sysco Launches New Interactive Virtual ‘Restaurant Readiness Tool’ for Operators

Rhea-AI Summary

Sysco has launched its innovative Restaurant Readiness Tool, designed to assist restaurant operators in re-opening as COVID-19 restrictions ease. This tool offers a virtual tour of a restaurant, showcasing best practices for health and safety through interactive icons, videos, and product recommendations. The shopping experience integrates with Sysco's platform, Sysco SHOP. Additional resources include checklists and guidance for optimizing menus and implementing contactless service strategies. Sysco aims to support the restaurant industry during these challenging times.

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• Launch of the Restaurant Readiness Tool to assist operators with re-opening.
• Integration of a 360-degree virtual restaurant tour for best practices.
• Provides access to recommendations and links to relevant services.
• Commitment to support the restaurant industry during COVID-19.

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HOUSTON, June 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sysco announced the launch of its Restaurant Readiness Tool, a first-of-its kind simulation that intuitively provides a comprehensive view of best practices, key considerations and essential supplies for operators re-opening their restaurants as COVID-19 stay-at-home orders continue to ease.

The Restaurant Readiness Tool enables operators to tour a virtual restaurant where they experience an immersive, 360-degree view of the establishment. Users can navigate through the restaurant, clicking various icons for each area and foodservice role to learn about best practices for ensuring the health and safety of both guests and employees. This is accomplished through a series of videos, lists of recommended products and links to helpful services, all with seamless access to Sysco’s state-of-the-art shopping platform, Sysco SHOP. For more information, visit https://foodie.sysco.com/virtual-restaurant/.

“Sysco’s Restaurant Readiness Tool was designed to simplify the re-opening planning process for operators as they navigate a constantly evolving dining environment,” said Brian Todd, Sysco’s senior vice president of merchandising and marketing. “To be at the heart of food and service means that we feel an urgency to provide these tools and resources for the benefit of all operators. We are committed to supporting restaurant businesses everywhere and ensuring that operators have the information they need to inspire consumer confidence in dining out.”

Operators will also find access to other tools, resources and services, including a Snapback Toolkit, which contains downloadable checklists for restaurant re-opening and information about how Sysco can help operators optimize their menu, including developing contactless menus utilizing QR codes.

Throughout the pandemic, Sysco has provided numerous tools, resources and services to help restaurants succeed during this challenging environment. Operators can find these resources on Sysco’s Foodie website, including access to webinars about re-opening planning, as well as information about establishing takeout/delivery service, pop-up grocery markets and other platforms to help them succeed.

About Sysco
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. The company operates more than 320 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 650,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2019 that ended June 29, 2019, the company generated sales of more than $60 billion. Information about our CSR program, including Sysco’s 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, can be found at www.sysco.com/csr2019report.

For more information, visit www.sysco.com or connect with Sysco on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SyscoCorporation or Twitter at https://twitter.com/Sysco. For important news and information regarding Sysco, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s Internet home page at investors.sysco.com, which Sysco plans to use as a primary channel for publishing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information. Investors should also follow us at www.twitter.com/SyscoStock and download the Sysco IR App, available on the iTunes App Store and the Google Play Market. In addition, investors should continue to review our news releases and filings with the SEC. It is possible that the information we disclose through any of these channels of distribution could be deemed to be material information. 

For more information contact:                                                                       

Shannon Mutschler
Media Contact
Mutschler.Shannon@corp.sysco.com
T 281-584-4059

FAQ

What is the Sysco Restaurant Readiness Tool?

The Sysco Restaurant Readiness Tool is a virtual simulation designed to help restaurant operators navigate re-opening with best practices and essential supplies.

How does the Restaurant Readiness Tool help restaurant operators?

It provides a 360-degree virtual tour highlighting best practices for health and safety, and offers product recommendations and video resources.

When was Sysco's Restaurant Readiness Tool launched?

Sysco launched the Restaurant Readiness Tool on June 15, 2020.

Is the Restaurant Readiness Tool accessible on Sysco's platform?

Yes, it seamlessly integrates with Sysco’s shopping platform, Sysco SHOP.

What resources are included in Sysco's support for restaurant operators?

Resources include downloadable checklists, menu optimization guidance, and tools for establishing contactless services.