As various states begin to discuss lifting shelter-in-place orders, it’s imperative for restaurant owners to be prepared to open their doors in the near future. Prior to when restaurants reopen and patrons arrive for dine-in services, it’s a good idea to understand the industry landscape, revenue opportunities, and how to set your restaurant apart from
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Restaurant takeout and delivery safety tips in the coronavirus era
Blog, COVID-19 Resources, Food & Drink, Restaurant Operations
Restaurants may be closed to dine-in customers, but many remain open for takeout or delivery orders. In this time of uncertainty, many people are wondering, “Just how safe is takeout?” Fortunately, there is no evidence of the coronavirus being transmitted by food or food packaging. This means that it is highly unlikely someone can catch
Coronavirus era: how to adapt your restaurant business model
At Rewards Network, nothing matters more to us than our customers. We’re in constant contact with the thousands of restaurants in our network—absorbing their challenges, offering insight, and celebrating their innovations. We’re also closely following their successes so we can gain a better understanding of what strategies are working today. In a time where business
Navigating food delivery & third-party apps during COVID-19
Blog, COVID-19 Resources, Industry Trends, Restaurant Operations
As the coronavirus continues to force people to stay in their homes, many businesses are taking a hard economic hit—especially restaurants. The coronavirus has closed the doors of restaurants across the U.S., at least for dine-in. As restaurants scramble to navigate the process of transitioning to 100-percent takeout and delivery orders, we’re here to help
Free restaurant marketing for new customers through May
Rewards Network recognizes that this continues to be a challenging time for restaurant owners across the country. That’s why we have decided to continue waiving the cost for our Marketing Services product until the end of May for any new restaurants who join our program. That means from now until the end of May, you
How to receive 100% Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is now live, as are the loans and grants featured in the bill. One of the most-anticipated loans for small business owners, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, is 100% forgivable—if you closely follow the rules laid out in the bill. There have been many questions
Secure government funding for your restaurant
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.
