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How Restaurant Owners Can Prepare for the COVID-19 Cold Weather Lull

Modern Restaurant Management

With some outdoor dining pilot programs coming to an end as we head into the winter months, tens of thousands of restaurants across the country will be forced to operate at a fraction of typical capacity without added outdoor seating to supplement the loss. Managing cash flow can be difficult for seasonal businesses.

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Spring HVAC Maintenance: A Smart Investment for Restaurants

Goliath Consulting

As the chill of winter fades and patio season returns, restaurant owners have a prime opportunity to prepare their HVAC systems for the demands of spring. Instead of waiting for issues to arise, a proactive maintenance approach can prevent costly repairs, improve energy efficiency, and ensure diners stay comfortable throughout the season.

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Restaurant Patio Guide: How to Get More Profit With Outdoor Seating

SpotOn

However, getting more guests in seats through outdoor dining can also come at a cost, both in time and money. Having managed a restaurant with an extremely popular patio and brunch menu, I know this firsthand. Put planters or large pots with seasonal flowers on your patio. Awnings work well for sidewalk cafes and beer gardens.

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What are Some Additional Ways to Build Revenue Streams and Prepare for the Winter Months?

Modern Restaurant Management

With outdoor dining occupying the foreground, and bars and indoor dining taking a back seat to consumer preferences, it begs the question: what happens when it gets cold? Outdoor dining works great during the warmer weather, and for facilitating additional curbside/delivery. One key to making this a success is marketing.

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Restaurant Design Trends for 2021

Modern Restaurant Management

Covered outdoor dining areas are always a great addition to the dining concept as well and we have learned their increased importance this year. The qualities of the space must complement the menu options to deliver an unforgettable experience. Getting Creative with Outdoor Space. With the current climate of the U.S.,

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Native American Museum Cafes Preserve Tradition, Embrace Innovation

EATER

The menu, which includes the ever-popular fry bread taco, tells a story of connection, innovation, and respect for legacy and Indigenous culinary traditions. It features an outdoor kitchen and expanded garden tended by Native youth that includes corn, beans, squash, and edible flowers.

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An Eater’s Guide to Sri Lanka

EATER

Grandmas in floral cheeththa dresses deep-fry kokis (flower-shaped coconut rice snacks); cafes pour cups of frothy, milky tea; families set up outdoor fires to slow-cook baby jackfruit in coconut milk; and tappers climb kithul (fishtail palm) trees to collect sap for treacle and jaggery. Rooms start at $45 in the high season.

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