- July 12, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
Reno’s on the Runway was open for just six months when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020.
The state’s stay-at-home order forced the Yakima restaurant to shut down indoor dining. Owner Donnie Foster had to let staff go.
While the experience was far from ideal, Foster said he gained valuable lessons.
“Be able to adapt to any situation,” he said.
Indeed, business owners like Foster had to adapt and pivot as the pandemic forced them to scale back or shut down operations. With coronavirus restrictions lifted June 30, they’re finding that the changes they made provide benefits beyond the pandemic.
For 10 months, Foster ran his restaurant out of a sliding window on the side of the restaurant. People were able to order ahead and pick up orders at the window.
“That pretty much is what kept us going,” he said.
The restaurant resumed indoor dining about three months ago. Like other restaurants that have reopened and…
