What can be said about the restaurant industry in 2020 that hasn’t? The restaurant industry has faced unparalleled challenges, largely due to the pandemic that has closed doors to in-house traffic. To put this into perspective, the National Restaurant Association stated that 17% of all U.S. …
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What We Learned in 2020: A Restaurant Year For the History Books
Murder hornets, raging fires, civil unrest, toilet paper shortages, and a wild and unparalleled presidential election all in the middle of the first global pandemic since 1918 — that just about sums up 2020. With that said, this isn’t our typical end of year recap, and that’s because nothing about …
Restaurant Expansion: Tips for Moving Your Restaurant Equipment
You may want to move to a new location, in order to accommodate more diners. However, moving to a new restaurant location can be a gargantuan task that affects your revenue. Once you've found a new or second restaurant location, we've created seven helpful tips for moving your restaurant …
December 2020: Restaurant Good News Roundup
We’ve finally made it to December in a year that inexplicably feels like five years crammed into one and yet, has passed all too quickly. It’s much easier to recall bad over good memories, which is why we think it’s important to shine a little light in the world, something we hope to continue doing. …
Restaurant Sustainability: I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas
Even under normal circumstances, as our perception of time dilates with age, the holidays seem to appear out of nowhere every year. Unfortunately, 2020 has proven to be an extraordinary year between the pandemic-related closures and capacity maximums that have challenged the restaurant industry to …
Restaurant Writing Skills (for Non-Writers!) to Promote Your Restaurant
Restaurants have to spend money on marketing, and new establishments usually spend more than those who've been around for some time. If restaurants don't have a large marketing budget, they must find creative and cost-effective ways to market. Restaurant writing skills can help them achieve …
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Cooking Meat
When you're hosting a barbecue, the meat is often the star of the show. Meat is often the featured dish in a holiday celebration, regardless of the season. When done right, it will be tender and delicious. But when you cook it incorrectly, it will turn chewy, flavorless, and even hazardous to your …
Restaurant Content Marketing Tips for COVID-19
The hospitality industry is extremely competitive, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made it even more cutthroat, forcing entire franchises to fight for bare survival. According to the report, restaurants laid off 91% of their hourly workforce and 70% of salaried employees due to coronavirus-related …