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COVID-19 Emergency Loan Guide
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The recently passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act earmarked $349 billion in aid for small businesses, including restaurants, to help them keep the lights on, stay current on bills, and pay and employ their valuable staff. We have prepared this guide to help walk you through two of the Act’s main
Coronavirus Era: 13 Restaurant Marketing Tips
The rapid spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has already had a severe impact on the food industry. As a business owner, it’s important to have a plan in place to encourage sales during these unpredictable times. Download this free e-tool to learn innovative ideas and tips that can help you navigate this unsettling industry landscape.
20 Tips for Taking Perfect Restaurant Photographs
Hiring a seasoned photographer and food stylist can put a huge dent in your budget. Fortunately, with today’s technology and phone cameras, restaurant owners have the ability to take their own professional-looking photos. We’ve assembled 20 tips on how to take top-notch photographs of your delicious dishes, unique beverages, and amazing space, including: What lighting
Is Your Restaurant Ready for the Summer Rush?
Summertime is the busiest season of the year for many restaurant owners. How your restaurant performs during the critical summer months can often mean the difference between ending the year in the black, or in the red. So, how do you attract more customers eager to celebrate summer by dining out without investing in pricey
Restaurant Trends in 2020
Restaurant sales grew by more than 3 percent between 2018 and 2019, and that growth is expected to continue as we enter the new decade. In order to keep up with growing customer demand, there are several trends restaurant owners will want to keep up on, including: The demand for more plant-based options The rise
Preparing Your Restaurant for Warm or Cold Weather
Season change means more than just one more (or one less) outer layer for your restaurant. It can have a profound effect on your sales, good or bad. Are you ready for what next season will bring? Whether your restaurant is getting ready for snow drifts or the busiest summer season yet, being prepared is
10 Tax Tips for Restaurants and Bars
Federal and state tax filing can be a source of stress for a restaurant owner beyond that of the average taxpayer. Getting your deductions right is the first hurdle, but then you have to deal with the aftermath and its effect on your cash flow. Where do you even start? We have 10 quick tax
Social Media for Restaurants: 4 Hurdles to Overcome
You know you have to do it, but the process seems utterly overwhelming. And the rules are changing every day. How can I use social media for restaurants? We break the question down into the four distinct challenges that every restaurant faces in today’s evolving online environment: Grasping the basics of social media for restaurants
Hire, Train, Retain, Discipline: Restaurant Management for Success
The restaurant industry has an average 66.3% turnover rate. That means for every three employees you have right now, you’ll probably replace two of them within a year. Think about that for a minute. The time and expense it takes to constantly re-hire and re-train can take its toll on your restaurant management. Avoid the
