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In today\u2019s foodservice climate, operators are making guest and employee safety a priority. But how does a business emphasize safety when its customers are primarily travelers? <\/p>\n

Common Man Roadside is a regional chain of quick-service restaurants and convenience stores across New Hampshire. Five years ago, the concept came out of a public\/private partnership to redevelop the Route 93 Welcome Center in Hooksett, New Hampshire. Through the name recognition of its parent company, Common Man Restaurant Group, the roadside concept was quickly able to establish loyalty among locals and greater New England tourists. <\/p>\n

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Once the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, customer and employee safety in a business fueled by travel, became an ever-evolving challenge. <\/p>\n

\u201cA one-size-fits-all approach doesn\u2019t work,\u201d said Brad Pernaw, Managing Partner of Common Man Roadside. Pernaw and his team worked with Gordon Food Service to transition their general merchandise to PPE items and develop a safety strategy for their staff. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe were able to pivot the business and do what was right for the business, but also help people out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pernaw said listening to employees and customers has been critical to decision-making, especially when information seems to change day-to-day.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019ve proven again that we have a really good team\u2014one set up for whatever obstacle we\u2019re presented.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Roadside\u2019s slogan is \u201cReal Food, Real Fast,\u201d and they\u2019ve been able to maintain that mantra while using protective equipment, spacing out tables, and building outdoor seating. Many of the changes and ideas have been developed by their 200-plus employees.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a diverse team, so it\u2019s great to have different perspectives,\u201d Pernaw said. \u201cWe\u2019ve proven our entrepreneurial spirit.\u201d <\/p>\n

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Through the ups and downs of the pandemic, Pernaw keeps a positive outlook. He says that sayings like, \u201cwe\u2019ve always done it this way,\u201d don\u2019t reflect an inclusive spirit of growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat mentality, certainly in today\u2019s climate, has to go away. You have to look at everything differently now.\u201d
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