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THE INTER-DEPENDANCE OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY RESTAURANTS

Culinary Cues

The stores were empty, and restaurant service staff were staring out windows from the vantage of unfilled seats. Convincing people to travel, no matter the distance, and spend hard earned money on a meal must involve the search for some level of memorable experience. These businesses can’t give up! There must be a solution!

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How to Plan Your Restaurant's Grand Re-Opening Event

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Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. Also consider sending an Announcement to your team about the grand reopening, the menu, and what they can do to prepare. Set a budget ?? You can book online or give us a call.

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How NYC Restaurants Can Thrive Through the Winter

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Alter and Create New Roles like extra cleaning, packing takeout orders, and facilitating delivery/pickup Hire new delivery drivers if you need them, or see if existing staff are up to the task Check-In with seasonal employees such as returning college students. Winterize Your Patio Seating ?? Add drinks, if you don’t already have them.

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SUPPORT SMALL RESTAURANTS EVERYDAY

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In preparation for the holiday gift giving season it was somehow decided that it was appropriate to recognize those private businesses within your community by stopping in to say hello, thank them for all that they do, and spend a little money. Every year, this weekend is the official time to celebrate small businesses.

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An Eater’s Guide to Whistler, British Columbia

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And while Vail Resorts poured millions into upgrading the chairs, vaunted local restaurateurs are working equally hard to make their own seats just as attractive. Mountain bike season begins in May, and Whistler now pulls in more visitors in summer than in winter, with the biggest crowds during August’s Crankworx Festival.).

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

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More Business and Pleasure : “Bleisure” travel is on the rise and next year we predict more people will be combining their business travel with personal leisure, leading to extended stays and more opportunities to explore. Failure to adapt will make securing a seat at the table an uphill battle for tech companies.

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LESSONS GIVEN – LESSONS LEARNED

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When the economy was weak then restaurants were in the driver’s seat – more applicants than jobs available led to a competent workforce that was underpaid and overworked. There have always been slower seasons or weeks when staff hours were reduced, or a few weeks of unemployment were dealt with by staff members.