Under Newly-Introduced “Safe + Sound” Programme Implemented Across Restaurant Locations In The U.S. And Europe

Health and Safety Plan Developed in Partnership with ECOSURE and NSF International, formerly known as the National Sanitation Foundation

Hard Rock International today announced plans to reopen company-owned Hard Rock Cafe® locations in the United States and Europe, including Hard Rock Cafe Manchester, which will once again open its doors to visitors on Saturday 4th July, in compliance with recommendations from national and local health officials.

To help keep guests and team members safe and healthy, Hard Rock Cafes have implemented “SAFE + SOUND,” a new programme featuring stringent guidelines developed in collaboration with leading worldwide health and sanitisation partners like ECOSURE and NSF International, formerly known as the National Sanitation Foundation.

The “SAFE + SOUND” programme implements the highest level of safety, sanitation, food handling and employee training. As part of the new protocol, all guests and team members will be required to pass a state-of-the-art, non-intrusive thermal temperature screening process before entering each Hard Rock Cafe location.

“The health and safety of guests, team members and their families is, and has always been Hard Rock’s highest priority,”

said Stephen K. Judge, President of Cafe Operations for Hard Rock International.

“Over the past few months, Hard Rock Cafe worked tirelessly with our partners at ECOSURE and NSF International, as well as with local, state, federal and global public health agencies to develop the ‘SAFE + SOUND’ program. As we continue to navigate this new way of life, we are committed to providing a safe and healthy dining environment for our guests and team members.”

In addition to the thermal temperature screening process, the “SAFE + SOUND” protocol will also incorporate elements of each location’s local, government mandated policies including, but not limited to the following:

• A dedicated ‘Clean Team’ in-restaurant, focusing on regularly sanitising all high-touch areas, including restrooms, tables, seating, menus and door handles

• Full sanitisation of the location each night

• Extensive employee training on COVID-19 precautionary measures

• Hand sanitation stations for guests and team members throughout the restaurant

• Mandatory facial covering/masks and gloves for all team members

• Menus (where allowed) utilising the latest in antibacterial coating, as well as contactless menu options

Hard Rock Cafe offers fresh, high-quality items from its newly reinvigorated menu, which includes award-winning Steak Burgers such as The Original Legendary® Burger and The Big Cheeseburger. Additional guest favorites include items such as the Impossible™ Burger, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Classic Wings, Golden Onion Rings and more.

For additional information about Hard Rock Cafe, its new “SAFE + SOUND” program and to find reopening dates for specific cities, visit www.hardrockcafe.com/.