With the pandemic and climate change being hot topics in recent months, Summer 2021 will have guests wanting to see more healthy and sustainable items on their menu. As a result, there will be a significant push for plant-based dishes and those featuring natural and functional ingredients from elderberries to turmeric. Here we share some of the major food and beverage trends operators can expect this upcoming season.
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How Customer Loyalty Programs Can Supercharge Your Restaurant in 2021
The benefits of having loyalty programs—particularly mobile programs—have become more noticeable due to the pandemic. Here are what industry experts have to say about customer loyalty programs and how it can drive your restaurant’s marketing plan in 2021.
Important Updates on the Employee Retention Tax Credit for Employers
If you’re a small restaurant or business with 500 or fewer employees and you’ve had more than a 20% decline of gross receipts in a quarter compared to 2019, you may be interested in hearing about this latest news regarding the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). And thanks to the new provision in the law, yes, this applies even if you’ve already applied for the first or second draw PPP loan.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF): What to do ASAP
UPDATE: On 3/30/21, SBA has announced that Restaurant Revitalization Fund applicants no longer need to sign up for a SAM.gov account or have a DUNS number. This change will not impact your participation in the RRF if you’ve already obtained these numbers. For more info, check out this resource provided by the IRC Recently theContinue reading “Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF): What to do ASAP”
Retaining Restaurant Employees During the Pandemic: 5 Effective Ways to Reduce Turnover
With most restaurant operators in a tighter bind to find new talent, high employee turnover has come at a greater cost. Retaining employees during the pandemic has become a critical factor in ensuring your restaurant’s success long term.
What is Your Restaurant Culture?
Though words like “work culture” and “cultural fit” have been controversial in the recruiting realm (1), there is no denying that restaurants with excellent work culture benefit from happy employees and many loyal customers. Here are 3 Reasons why we think creating an Authentic Restaurant culture can benefit your business.
How to Adjust Your Restaurant Recruiting Process to Cure Your COVID-19 Staffing Woes
By Bora Kang, Colin Kopel Restaurant staffing was hard enough before the pandemic, with common hurdles such as no-shows, mistake hires and high turnover rates (1). But the COVID-19 pandemic may have only made it worse. Despite the fact there are more unemployed foodservice workers and less competition now that there have been more thanContinue reading “How to Adjust Your Restaurant Recruiting Process to Cure Your COVID-19 Staffing Woes”
How COVID-19 Vaccination Will Roll Out in Food Service
With the COVID-19 vaccinations being rolled out in phases, there has been a question of when or how the vaccines would be administered to those in foodservice. Here is an overview of what is important: Current Phase Here in Georgia (1), the COVID-19 vaccinations are currently being administered to those in Phase 1a+, which includes:Continue reading “How COVID-19 Vaccination Will Roll Out in Food Service”
The Second Draw PPP Loan: The Latest News and Next Steps for Restaurants and Small Businesses
Restaurants and Small Businesses may now apply for a second PPP Loan beginning January 13, 2021, thanks to the latest COVID-19 pandemic relief bill approved in late December which authorizes up to $284.5 billion for eligible businesses. With these additional loans, qualifying restaurants and small businesses can fund payroll costs (including benefits), and pay forContinue reading “The Second Draw PPP Loan: The Latest News and Next Steps for Restaurants and Small Businesses”