Relief for Struggling Restaurants: CARES Act 2020 On March 27, 2020, the federal CARES Act was passed to help address the unprecedented public health and economic crisis related to COVID-19. The law provides $300+ billion for Small Business Administration (SBA) loan guarantees and subsidies for small businesses, including restaurants. The CARES Act amends the Small Business Act,
Steve Fusco, President: Members Now Get Rewards When Using Third-Party Apps
These challenging times require all of us to come together and do what’s right for our communities. We are all taking steps to help each other, and we as a business are doing everything we can to support the fragile restaurant community across the country. For 36 years, Rewards Network has proudly been the largest network
Ed Eger, CEO: Free Restaurant Marketing for April
During this challenging time, our hearts go out to everyone affected personally and professionally by COVID-19. We all must do our part to take care of each other, and for all of us at Rewards Network, that centers on the restaurant community. For 36 years, we’ve proudly been the largest network of small independent restaurants
How to Compete With Backyard Barbeques
There’s nothing like a summer night filled with great people, delicious food, and cool drinks. But what happens when your restaurant isn’t just competing with neighboring establishments for summertime diners, but also with guests’ own backyards? Here are some suggestions for restaurant owners looking to lure customers away from at-home barbeques and into their establishments.
Catering to the Canine Lovers: Allowing Dogs on Restaurant Patios
It doesn’t take long once spring blooms into summer for people to begin crowding onto sidewalk cafés and patios. And some of these patrons eager to soak up the summer sun aren’t alone — many will be accompanied by their favorite canine comrades. With 48 percent of U.S. households owning a dog, this demographic is
Dine In, Delivery, and Takeout
Customer tastes are evolving and changing. While some consumers still prefer the full-service experience of dining in a restaurant, a growing number are developing a taste for delivery or takeout. In fact, online ordering spend is growing 300% faster than on-premise spend. It’s important for restaurant owners to understand how to meet the expectations of
Integrate Third-Party Delivery Apps Directly into Your POS
With 51 percent of customers placing orders online or through an app, restaurant owners have an opportunity to boost sales by catering to this growing demand. Third-party delivery apps — such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Postmates — provide consumers with flexibility and choice when it comes to ordering takeout and delivery. However, the
How to Cater to Special Diets Without Sacrificing Your Menu Ideas
An estimated 32 million Americans struggle with a food allergy. That’s 10 percent of the adult population. In addition, more than half of those with allergies report having experienced a severe reaction to a food. Another 3 million Americans suffer from celiac disease — an immune disease in which people are unable to digest gluten
Tips for Successfully Adopting Menu Trends
Staying on top of the latest ingredient, food, and drink crazes can sometimes feel like a full-time job. As a restaurant owner, how can you be sure you’re jumping on trends that will be the next big thing, and not ones doomed to quickly fizzle out? Here are a few tips on how to research
5 Restaurant Bookkeeping Tips for Your Business
If you come from a predominantly culinary background, the thought of balancing your restaurant’s finances might seem overwhelming. But as a restaurant owner, it’s imperative that you stay on top of your finances to make sure you understand exactly what’s happening at your business. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind when setting
