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What Can Restaurants Do to Survive the Winter Season?

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Government help is expected, but in the current crisis, it’s clear that what restaurants really need, above all else, is customers and revenue. Independently owned restaurants face a much tougher road, although they may inspire stronger local customer loyalty. Innovative loyalty programs should also be considered.

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How to Handle Temporary Restaurant Closure during COVID-19

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Can you give dine-in related employees other tasks to do that will benefit your business and ensure that they don’t lose their income? You can point your restaurant staff towards monetary relief programs offered by the government and other organizations to help them stay afloat if your business closes.

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What’s Next?: MRM Restaurant Survival Guide Updates

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The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to support U.S. restaurant employees financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis. Clic here to d onate to the Foundation’s Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. This fund is designed to help those struggling employees.”

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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? List all employees and partners. This government-issued license varies in cost but is typically a requirement in the U.S. Business loan. Find an angel investor.

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The Future of Dining: Industry Expert Insights

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The role of many employees may evolve from manual tasks to more human interaction. The ability to mine customer data and distill insights that drive loyalty, and perhaps more importantly trust, will become necessary as we emerge from the pandemic. The future of restaurants will be governed by such machines and more.

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How To Open a Bar: A Step-by-Step Guide

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You’ll experience firsthand what it takes to keep a bar going and gain valuable experience in basic business practices, like: Customer service Employee development Marketing Payroll Inventory Scheduling Becoming a better manager You can then transfer the lessons you learn working for someone else to your own unique venture.

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COVID-19 Resources for Restaurants

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This new site is a one-stop hub of critical information for restaurants, employees, customers and industry partners. In addition to the latest resources on COVID-19 restaurant and employee recovery programs, RestaurantsAct.com offers a brand new, industry-first interactive map of each state, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.