1851

Restaurant workers in the U.S. have had to contend with more than <a href="https://1851franchise.com/national-restaurant-association-survey-finds-17-of-all-us-restaurants-closed-in-economic-free-fall-2714475#franbuzz">110,000 closures</a> and <a href="https://1851franchise.com/the-restaurant-industry-may-see-many-more-bankruptcies-as-winter-hits-2714258#most-recent">bankruptcies popping up left and right</a> in addition to risking exposure to COVID-19 every day as public-facing, essential employees. Now, with the COVID-19 vaccine making the rounds across the country, many <a href="https://1851franchise.com/covid-19-vaccine-may-doom-the-pizza-and-fast-food-boom-2714504">food service franchises</a>, restaurant owners and employees are left wondering how long they will have to wait to finally feel secure.&nbsp;<h4>Second in Line</h4><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/acip/meetings/downloads/slides-2020-12/slides-12-20/02-COVID-Dooling.pdf?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=when-will-restaurant-workers-get-covid-19-vaccinations-2714575" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) presentation released Sunday</a>, restaurant workers hopefully won’t have to wait too long. The CDC has recommended that foodservice workers be included in “round 1c” of the COVID-19 vaccination distribution under the "other essential workers" designation.&nbsp;Round 1c consists of “essential workers” who would receive the vaccine in the second round of inoculations, right after healthcare workers. According to the presentation, round 1c also includes transportation, construction, finance, energy and media employees.As of right now, the CDC hasn’t provided an expected time for vaccine deployment, but those in round 1c would at least have to wait behind “21 million U.S residents aged 75 and older and 30 million frontline essential workers”, according to the agency's presentation.<h4>Not Out of the Woods Yet</h4>While round 1c theoretically puts restaurant workers ahead of hundreds of millions of Americans, there’s no guarantees just yet. The CDC only recommends guidelines, state governments are the ones who determine <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/whose-workers-are-most-essential-meatpackers-airlines-lobby-for-covid-19-vaccine-priority-11607682603?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=when-will-restaurant-workers-get-covid-19-vaccinations-2714575" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">essential worker prioritization for the vaccine distribution</a>.Whether or not to require vaccinations as a mandatory term of employment represents another emerging challenge for franchisors across every segment. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-covid-19-and-ada-rehabilitation-act-and-other-eeo-laws?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=when-will-restaurant-workers-get-covid-19-vaccinations-2714575" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said employers can require proof of COVID-19 vaccination in a Dec. 16 guidance</a>. In an industry where many employees don’t qualify for health benefits, this potentially expensive and inconvenient requirement brings up a thorny subject for many restaurateurs.These questions come as the restaurant industry continues to lobby for additional aid from the government, especially after <a href="https://1851franchise.com/covid-19-relief-bill-heres-what-it-means-for-franchises-2714569#home">the recently passed $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill</a> left out specific help for the restaurant industry while setting aside money for theaters and childcare.&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/guy-fieri-raised-215-million-for-struggling-restaurant-workers-and-its-a-major-lesson-for-brands-2714424#most-recent">While the Mayor of Flavortown has been doing his part</a>, without sufficient government aid, having restaurant workers quickly vaccinated could be essential in helping the segment bounce back.

When Will Restaurant Workers Get COVID-19 Vaccinations? 

1851 Franchise

With little financial aid available to the struggling restaurant segment, a swift vaccination process for workers could be a major lifeline.

when-will-restaurant-workers-get-covid-19-vaccinations

Pet Wants

FOX Reno: Summer Pet Safety With Pet Wants of Sparks

fox-summer-pet-safety-with-pet-wants-sparks

Workout Anytime

Workout Anytime Teams Up with Viral Baseball Star Kyle “KJ” Jackson to Inspire Fitness Journeys Nationwide

workout-anytime-teams-up-with-viral-baseball-star-kyle-kj-jackson-to-inspire-fitness-journeys-nationwide

Sola Salons

1851 Franchise Deep Dive graphic with Sola Salons logo

Sola Salons Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2025

franchise-deep-dive-sola-salons-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data

Paris Baguette Canada

image of paris baguette cake and franchise decorations

What Canadian Franchisees Want to Know: Paris Baguette Profit Potential and Franchisee Support

paris-baguette-franchise-canada-profit-support

Home Halo

How Home Halo Is Supporting the Growing Demand for Home Care

how-home-halo-is-supporting-the-growing-demand-for-home-care

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Development Website Builder

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Power Eats: Smoothie King Rolls Out Food Nationwide To Fuel Franchise Growth

smoothie-king-food-menu-power-eats

Keurig Dr Pepper Splits in $18 Billion JDE Peet’s Deal, Creating Global Coffee Giant

keurig-dr-pepper-splits-in-18-billion-jde-peets-deal-creating-global-coffee-giant

McDonald’s Rolls Out Major Value Push To Win Back Customers Amid Inflation

mcdonalds-rolls-out-major-value-push-to-win-back-customers-amid-inflation

Photo of Paris Baguette pastries and beverages 

Paris Baguette Celebrates 250th Café Opening in Frederick, Maryland, Accelerating Expansion and Reviving the Neighborhood Bakery Café

paris-baguette-250th-north-america-cafe

Restaurant Chains Open Their Wallets To Jump-Start Franchise Growth - 1851 Franchise

Restaurant Chains Open Their Wallets To Jump-Start Franchise Growth

restaurant-franchise-incentives-cash-royalty-holidays-fee-reductions

Hooters Leans Into Franchising With Closure of 30 Company-Owned Stores - Agg - 1851 Franchise

Hooters Leans Into Franchising With Closure of 30 Company-Owned Stores

hooters-franchise-model-company-owned-closures

Wendy's CEO Kirk Tanner Steps Down - Breaking News - 1851 Franchise

Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner Steps Down Amid Challenges, Leaving Franchisees Facing Uncertainty

wendys-ceo-transition-kirk-tanner-franchisee-uncertainty

Rising Jobless Claims Could Signal Challenges — and Opportunities — for Franchising

rising-jobless-claims-affect-franchising

1851 Keyword - The Secret To Succeeding With a Part-Time Franchise Is Picking the Right Model

The Secret To Succeeding With a Part-Time Franchise Is Picking the Right Model

part-time-franchises-picking-the-right-model

Hely and Hiral Patel Bring Their Longtime Dream to Life With The Brass Tap

brass-tap-franchise-pasadena-maryland-hely-hiral-patel

graphic image of a franchisee spotligh aman kaur of voodoo brewing

How This Trio of Friends Is Brewing Up Community With Voodoo Brewing Co. in Prosper, Texas

When Will Restaurant Workers Get COVID-19 Vaccinations?

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS