We've all been there – you're in a rush and need to stop and grab one thing from the grocery store. You get your item and head to the register, but without fail, a massive checkout line crashes into your quick shop plans.

As the coronavirus continues to keep many parts of the country shut down, schools have no choice but to remain closed in efforts to keep the virus from spreading.

In the COVID-19 era, outdoor spaces provide an escape. According to the CDC, "you are less likely to get or spread COVID-19 during outdoor activities. Look for seating options that are outside and have proper ventilation of outdoor air."

As the pandemic continues, schools find their short-term solutions may not be suited for long-term use. Many districts are coming up with new plans to remodel the cafeteria and surrounding areas to combat the current pandemic while staying prepared for any future virus.

Grab-and-go options have been part of hotel design in various forms for quite some time. The prevalence of options is a function of whether the hotel is full-service or select-service.

As we continue to travel through the unknown landscape of COVID-19, perspectives are constantly shifting. There's much uncertainty surrounding short and long-term solutions to keep guests and staff safe in public environments.

As schools plan to reopen this fall, they face new problems: keeping students safe from COVID-19 or any future virus.

Drive-thrus have been popular dating back to the 1950s, providing convenience to customers on busy days. Today, the car is the dining room, and ingenious franchise owners know to make the drive-thru experience convenient and safe for their customers.