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Surviving COVID-19: 7 Financing Options for Restaurants

7 Shifts

Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) were also a hot commodity, but the government has since limited application to the agriculture industry—so they're not any use to restaurant owners at this time. Healthcare costs: group healthcare benefits, insurance premiums, etc. And no money means mo' problems.

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Why Farmworkers Are Especially at Risk for COVID-19

EATER

But more than half tested positive , and the farm turned out to be one of the first confirmed clusters of the virus among agricultural workers. To health officials and labor advocates, the Stemilt case signaled that the virus may be more widespread in the agricultural industry than is being reported.

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What Now? COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

" "This is a very challenging time, and we're experiencing something we have never had to deal with before," said Jennifer Petrocelli, executive director of The Preston House & Hotel, a participating restaurant. "We The National Restaurant Association has provided a list of best practices to ensure business continuity.

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How Restaurant CEO Priorities are Evolving in 2020

Aaron Allen & Associates

The agricultural and manufacturing sectors enhanced productivity with automation, setting a precedent for what could happen in the foodservice industry. Here, we round up ten factors influencing how leaders are evolving their views and approach. When Arex disclosed an 8.5% stake, Fiesta shares rose by 4%.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

In the context of 2024, we anticipate the cultivated meat industry expanding its horizons by forging more meaningful partnerships with a diverse array of stakeholders, such as governments, large industrial and agricultural players, NGOs, academia, and investors. The cultivated meat industry is entering its next chapter.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Krystal Refranchising and Pieology in China

Modern Restaurant Management

Same menu, same location, just a new building – and you see how people really flock back to the brand. " Macaluso hired Cypress to insure a consistent and disciplined approach to the process. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Krystal Eyes Refranchising.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-Year 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Review mentions of “Back-owned” (and related terms) also skyrocketed, up 426 percent, as people look to support and surface these businesses to the community. In early June, we've seen diners seated come back substantially – now down 57 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels. Yelp's Economic Impact Report.

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