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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

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Some have involved staffing agencies, increased wages, offered signing bonuses, or implemented referral programs to attract new employees in the service industry. Additionally, some businesses have partnered with job training programs and schools to attract a new generation of workers to the industry.

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

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A common way for coffee shops to get financed is through business loan programs. Planned marketing strategies: Will you have a loyalty program? Certificate of Occupancy. The course and certification are only valid for a few years and its cost differs by state. Business loan. Will you use social media marketing?

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Lavu Launches Restaurant-Focused Independent Agent Sales Program with Industry-High Commission Split and Training by James Shepherd

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Central to the program is a collaboration with CCSalesPro and James Shepherd, a Master Salesman, who has trained and mentored thousands of successful merchant services sales reps. Many restaurants today are using legacy technologies that cannot support must-haves like tableside ordering, delivery app integrations and loyalty/rewards tracking.

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Surviving COVID-19: Communicating With Your Customers

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Additionally, sharing how your business and your employees are doing their part to flatten the curve, builds trust and can inspire loyalty. Next, you’ll follow up with any critical information for customers, such as calling or ordering online, or stepping in to pay for your order before going back to their vehicle.

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AI Flips into White Castle and Resetting America

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based participating restaurants of DoorDash’s program to support Black-owned businesses who Kiva approves for a loan* by seeding a revolving loan fund starting at $150,000 with potential to grow the investment in the coming months. Jon Taffer launched a new program on his Taffer Virtual Teaching platform, Resetting America.

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PPP Part Two and More News Restaurants Need to Know Now

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Additional funding has been allocated for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP ). Borrowers should carefully review PPP regulations and guidance and the certifications required to obtain a loan." For more information, visit: sba.gov/paycheckprotection. According to Administrator of the U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T.

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PPP Part Two and More Restaurants Need to Know Now

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Additional funding has been allocated for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP ). Borrowers should carefully review PPP regulations and guidance and the certifications required to obtain a loan." For more information, visit: sba.gov/paycheckprotection. According to Administrator of the U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T.

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