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Seven Traits of Successful Restaurant Owners and Managers

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They have a passion for food, an adventurous spirit, a strong work ethic, and the ability to teach and lead. A successful business plan covers everything from the food you’ll serve to how your restaurant will look and how you want your customers to feel. Adding a bar to that outdoor space can increase revenue even more.

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Surviving COVID-19: 7 Financing Options for Restaurants

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From small business loans to microgrants to business credit cards, cash is available; it just takes a bit of application work and a little know-how. Best for: Businesses who need cash to keep their doors open and their staff employed. Best for: Small businesses that need substantial cash to do big things.

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Restaurant Hiring: Navigating the Labor Shortage

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Early on in 2020, we were scrambling to figure out ways to get food to customers and how to give staff enough hours and keep them on the payroll. Many workers are not returning due to personal safety concerns, and many have left the industry altogether. This, of course, doesn't mean it's ok to serve bad food.

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What Does Social Distancing Mean for Social Businesses Like Restaurants?

Modern Restaurant Management

As the Coronavirus crisis continues, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked industry insiders what best practices restaurants should have in place for social distancing, as per CDC guidelines. "The desire for convenience has always been present, coupled with an equally strong desire for delicious food. Pellegrini, Jr.

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Restaurant cleanliness: Importance of cleaning & sanitation in food industry

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Recent surveys confirm the importance of cleaning and sanitizing in food industry establishments for building customer confidence and in influencing diner choice. City and state health departments monitor local restaurants to ensure they’re following food safety management program guidelines.

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Restaurant Business Trends to Follow in 2021

Goliath Consulting

Architectural Digest writer Laura Itzkowitz, New York restaurants have seen a major expansion in outdoor dining space thanks to the Open Streets plan that “gives restaurant owners permission to expand their footprint onto the sidewalks and streets on the weekends provided they meet certain criteria” (5).

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-August 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. Earlier this summer, TOP Data examined the re-rise of carhops and the staying power of fast food during a nationwide pandemic.

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