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Superfoods, Sanitation and Serene Spaces

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It’s hard to pick from so many monumental events happening all at once. Additionally, plant-based and immunity-boosting foods, sanitation and outdoor dining has accelerated to an all time high. Sanitation. What will we remember most about 2020? Here are three major trends in the restaurant business today. Superfoods.

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

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1 Set goals for the event ?? Having a specific goal will help you plan out your budget, labor needs, marketing strategy, messaging, and organization before the event. Plan your menu To maximize the exclusivity of the event, plan a limited-time, reduced menu to showcase new dishes in your restaurant. Mel Bensky, @tastethesix.

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Open With Care

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To control mandated limited capacity, reservations are being accepted online, over the phone, or by simply walking in. To control mandated limited capacity, reservations are being accepted online, over the phone, or by simply walking in. ” said Vice President Brad Manske. ” said Vice President Brad Manske.

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Avoiding Post-Pandemic ‘Honeymoon Period’ Pitfalls

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A friend of mine recently told me that her group had reservations for a large party on a Sunday night at one of their favorite restaurants. She called to confirm the reservation on Friday only to be told that the restaurant is no longer open on Sundays. The restaurant had reservations and did not call any of the guests.

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Checklist For Reopening Your Restaurant

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However, as long as you keep the spotlight on food safety – sanitization, employee health monitoring and personal hygiene, and social distancing – your restaurant won’t be a hub of contagion. Keep customers from congregating in waiting areas by adopting a reservations-only business model. Protect Your Employees.

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Coronavirus: Restaurants Respond

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In response to Coronavirus concerns: Danny Meyer tweeted that The Modern would be closed for a day and every inch sanitized after a guest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being told by the NYS Health Commissioner says no risk of transmission; “Team & guests come first,” the hospitality leader concluded.

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14 Restaurant Management Tools to Make your Business More Efficient

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From cleaning flat tops to refilling sanitizers, it’s easy for tasks to get lost in the shuffle. Reservation tracking If your restaurant accepts reservations, you’ll need a tracking tool to manage them. Reservation-tracking tools allow customers to make and edit reservations online.