As if restaurant owners haven’t had it hard enough lately, cold weather is set to bring on a whole new set of challenges. With limited indoor capacity expected to continue throughout the fall and winter months, restaurants have to consider things they never have before, like weatherized patios, delivery as their core revenue stream, and
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How to prepare for outdoor dining during cooler weather
As we enter the fall season, consistently chillier temperatures are becoming the norm for many states in the U.S. This means that restaurant owners will have to get extra creative when it comes to keeping their outdoor dining areas open and thriving all year round. In fact, the city of Chicago launched a challenge asking
Survey results: consumer views on dining at restaurants this fall and winter
As the pandemic continues, limited dining capacity and a cautious society are leaving restaurant owners unsure how consumers will feel about dining at restaurants this fall and winter. And, in some parts of the country, owners are struggling to adapt their business model for the arrival of cold weather, and with it, the traditional end
Create the perfect ambiance in your restaurant
People sometimes can’t quite put their finger on what makes a particular restaurant their go-to spot for spending a night out with friends and family. Sure, excellent food, drinks, and service play a part, but it’s often more about the feeling that washes over a guest as they walk through your door (and resonates long
Why Using Stock Photography Is so Last Year
Beautiful and compelling photos are a crucial marketing component for any business, and can be especially critical as a promotional tool for restaurants. The images you feature as a restaurant owner need to be visually compelling enough so that viewers feel that they can practically taste and smell your delicious food through their screens. While
Marketing ideas for restaurants during coronavirus
Although certain areas of the country are beginning to open up more fully for indoor dining, new challenges are still emerging each day for the restaurant industry during the coronavirus pandemic. In order to secure a consistent revenue stream and bolstered brand awareness, restaurant owners are implementing creative and unique tactics for marketing their business
How restaurants are adapting operations during COVID-19
Restaurant owners across the country are being forced to grapple with fast-evolving restrictions on restaurants and bars as states struggle to balance reopening the economy with public health. To learn more about how restaurants are adapting their operations as a result of the challenges posed by COVID-19, we recently conducted a survey of our partner
Inspiration and advice from Black restaurant owners
The restaurant industry as a whole is an excellent one: scrappy owners risking it all to create customer bliss through deliciously diverse cuisine and immersive ambiance. However, Black restaurant owners can often face challenges that make achieving their dreams and excelling in their profession much more difficult than it should be. At Rewards Network, we
Coronavirus era: How to recoup COVID-19 expenses
Numerous restaurants across the country are incurring extra costs due to the coronavirus pandemic. These additional expenses can include purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE), paying for employee testing, and increased meal costs. Oftentimes, to recoup dollars, restaurant owners are passing these costs onto the customer via a “COVID-19 surcharge,” which is added to the bill.
What to do if your employee has COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the country, there is a chance one of your employees could be diagnosed. As a business owner, it’s important to understand the correct protocols to take in order to ensure the health and safety of your staff and customers. We suggest following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
