It’s comes as no surprise that consumer confidence amidst COVID-19 is a bit shaky. However, there’s some good news: Even with a dip in confidence, the consumer is still open to restaurant services. People are concerned. Consumers are worried about their health and the health of their loved ones. However, according to a recent survey, 33% of Americans are very concerned while 21% are not concerned at all. Yes, there’s […]
Cash, cash, no checks. What do I mean by this? I mean contactless. I mean streamlining. I mean avoiding dirty money whenever possible. I also mean getting on the technology train that is going to take you to where you need to go as a restaurant owner. Any business owner during this time is thinking of ways to make a profit without jeopardizing their health and safety of their customers. […]
The Wait is Almost Over It’s been nearly two months since restaurants in most states were first shut down due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Some restaurants have chosen to shut down permanently. Others are choosing take-out services only. However, all of them are hoping and praying they’re able to reopen to dining soon. Read below for a list of which states are reopening restaurants during COVID-19. While all states […]
With so much pessimistic and fake news out there, there is one optimistic outlook you can count on. Restaurant staff will return after the pandemic. The return may not be as immediate as we all would hope. The number of returning staff may not be 100%, but the premise of restaurants is a strong sense of community. In the beginning, a lean team is not a bad thing. Humans are […]
Across the globe, the majority of the restaurant workforce has been impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak. For that reason, the State and local government mandated takeout and curbside pick-up only. Therefore, restaurants have leaned on their front of the house staff through layoffs and furloughs. As a result, restaurant recruiting is almost non-existent. Read on for information on where to file for unemployment with your state. As of the start […]
So, it’s no secret that the coronavirus has heavily impacted the restaurant industry. Therefore, restaurants and bars were ordered to close their doors and offer take-out only. That means a serious decline in revenue. Take-out orders rarely compare to eat-in and can be as little as a quarter or less of the typical revenue. Coronavirus relief funds are now in full swing. Restaurants are facing extreme financial difficulties during the […]
Podcasts are becoming increasingly popular. Read on for the top five restaurant podcasts to subscribe to in 2020. Podcasts provide relevant, educational, and oftentimes comical content. By simply subscribing, you are given immediate access to easily addicting information for free! Subscribe and listen. That simple. Altogether, podcasts provide fresh and new ideas, perspectives, recipes, contacts, and sponsors. Podcasts are like an auditory Pinterest for those who enjoy listening to content […]
Restaurant leadership is important during the COVID-19 shock. With the Coronavirus stretching across the globe, the uncertainty has been the foundation of fear for all restaurants. With this, comes change and so the leadership you provide during the Coronavirus is pivotal. When the government issued the news wave of COVID-19, restaurant owners and managers were hit with a curve-ball. Questions like: How do I support my staff? How do I […]
Simple Tips You Must Take to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus How to prevent the spread of coronavirus is the top question in 2020. As restaurant managers and owners, you are always tasked with keeping your staff safe in the workplace. During the coronavirus outbreak, this responsibility has even farther reaching implications and has become even more imperative. As a manager or owner, it is your duty to serve the […]
Hire Waiters and Waitresses that Get Return Customers & Can Upsell the Right Way and Watch Your Restaurant Grow Fast! Most restaurant owners understand that great service is a big reason customers return to your restaurant. It can even be more important than the food in some cases. So, if you want to run a more successful restaurant, you need to hire a great waitstaff. How you ask? Just follow […]