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What Now? COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants

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For months to come, they will need help accessing government benefits and mental health services, paying their rent, and feeding their families. ” To support first responders, Uber Eats has pledged 300,000+ free meals to be delivered to healthcare workers and other relief efforts in coordination with local and state governments.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Two

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While the pandemic forced consumers to leverage contactless payment, such as tap-to-pay, out of pure health and safety concerns, it’s quickly become the normal course of business for restaurants aiming to streamline operations and maximize convenience. The workforce also experienced a major reset.

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The Pandemic Pivots That Stuck

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Most restaurant and food service workers did not have access to sick leave or any other safety net , and yet were deemed essential. The federal government started offering PPP loans and created a Restaurant Revitalization Fund for restaurants trying to stay afloat when they werent allowed to open their dining rooms.

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Your 7-Step Guide to Reopening Your Restaurant

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While your local government has likely provided businesses with a plan for reopen, you have to keep in mind that the reality of reopening will be a very different story. Keeping your dining and kitchen area clean is critical in keeping your employees and guests safe. Social distancing and protective equipment ??

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The True Cost of Keeping a Restaurant Open During a Pandemic

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Where is the conscience of this government, of this social system to support people? You can’t let people go without health insurance. It was, I believe, between $12,000 to $14,000 a month in benefits for each restaurant that we decided to keep paying our employees’ insurance. You can’t let people go without health insurance.

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Easter Eat-In, Potbelly Pantry and #ThePlateFund

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This edition of MRM News Bites features the Independent Restaurant Coalition, Tripadvisor, Inspire Brands Foundation, WorkJam, EZ-Chow, US Foods, Potbelly Pantry, Just Salad, Zalat Pizza, Kentucky Fried Chicken, California Pizza Kitchen, Nando’s and Street Factory Media. Ensuring business interruption insurance covers COVID-19.

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Tyga Bites and Sushi with an Attitude

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We are offering restaurateurs the opportunity to operate a second brand within their existing brick and mortar location, increasing their bottom line by also becoming a virtual kitchen owner.” DeliverThat also released an extensive driver education program to ensure the level of quality and safety during current Covid-19 conditions.