04-16-2020, 11:43 AM
I've heard DoorDash/GrubHub/Uber Eats, etc. are sort of predicting the future of "frontless kitchens" - restaurants that are essentially delivery/takeout-only, which reduces overhead. I believe people will still go out for that traditional experience for sure, but I can see how the industry could "polarize" a little bit, with either those higher-end dining experiences people are happy and willing to pay for, or takeout/delivery kitchens with tiny storefronts and little to no seating. Especially in these times the "frontless kitchen" model seems to be the way to go.
You're sort of seeing the same polarization with movie theaters; more are embracing the luxury model with reservable recliner seats, alcohol and all sorts of fancier snacks (gelato, anyone?) available, and some are even serving full-on meals directly to your seat before the film. Others are either going cheap-o or smaller/more niche. Your "standard" theater with normal first-come-first-serve seats, $7 popcorn, and the ticket itself being $15 is on the decline due to all the at-home options, so theaters have to adapt to give you something more unique.
You're sort of seeing the same polarization with movie theaters; more are embracing the luxury model with reservable recliner seats, alcohol and all sorts of fancier snacks (gelato, anyone?) available, and some are even serving full-on meals directly to your seat before the film. Others are either going cheap-o or smaller/more niche. Your "standard" theater with normal first-come-first-serve seats, $7 popcorn, and the ticket itself being $15 is on the decline due to all the at-home options, so theaters have to adapt to give you something more unique.