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How to apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants

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Set your alarms and make sure you're ready, as it's expected that the demand will outweigh the supply of funds. Note for businesses who opened in 2020: the Applicant's original business model should have contemplated at least 33.00% of gross receipts in onsite sales to the public.). Food trucks, carts, or stands. What do I need?

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What the American Rescue Plan Means for Restaurants

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The program is modeled after the RESTAURANTS Act , first proposed by the Independent Restaurant Coalition in April of 2020. Unlike previously passed legislation , this program provides debt-free grants , not loans, for restaurants, bars, food carts and trucks, caterers, cafes, breweries, and more. Who is eligible to receive funds?

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features Grubhub's State of the Plate 2020 trend report, the fragility of "open," di g ital resilience and brand intimacy. State of the Plate 2020 – top foods across various cities. Top Foods of 2020.

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Restaurant Insiders on 2020 Lessons Learned, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? In 2020, Uber Eats expanded their network of supported restaurants to 500,000 from 220,000 in 2019, and gross bookings from $14.5

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Preparing your Cafe and Restaurant for the 2020 Recession

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Plus some thoughts last month on the need for a 2020 Plan B. Dramatic disruption to Chinese manufacturing and supply chains mean there could be shortages of kitchen equipment, spare parts, appliances, packaged food and chemicals. In Australia, China makes (or supplies parts for) almost everything we use!

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How to Buy a Restaurant: An Ultimate Guide

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Despite the unfortunate closures, new restaurants are opening every day, and at rates close to what they were prior to March of 2020. You have the advantage of a built-out kitchen with equipment, bars and dining rooms, technology, parking lots, and more. What percentage of the total costs are food?

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How Your Restaurant Can Take Advantage of the Virtual Event Trend

Modern Restaurant Management

Set up your livestream with the equipment and virtual event platform of your choice. These could include cocktails, food and beverage tastings, appetizers, main courses, desserts, event decor, and just about anything else you can think of. Virtual Meetings + Food or Swag. Classes and Tastings.

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