Restaurant Business Guide 2021
Whether you're just starting out or adapting to the post-pandemic world, here's our best content for keeping your restaurant business plan on track.
Restaurant Business Strategies
The restaurant industry has been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and those that have survived and thrived through it have been the ones who adapted quickly. Here's how to set your business up for success.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Business Financing
What You Need to Know About Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grants
The new Restaurant Revitalization Fund, part of the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act, will provide $28.6 billion in grants to restaurants and bars in need.
Federal Relief Programs
Strategy
Everything You Need to Know About Coronavirus Federal Small Business Stimulus Aid Programs
Congress has passed multiple aid programs and changes to help businesses during the pandemic, including forgivable PPP loans, new tax credits, grants and more.
Business Financing
23 Frequently Asked PPP Loan Questions, Answered
The federal Paycheck Protection Program offers forgivable loans to small businesses, but it has been changed several times. We answer all of your biggest questions.
Rebuilding Your Customer Base
Customers
4 Ways to Rebuild Customer Loyalty After COVID-19
Businesses that shut down during COVID-19 may have lost some momentum in their customer relationships. Here's how to encourage your customers to re-engage.
Earning New Customers
Customers
How to Grow Sales Through Customer Engagement
Customer engagement takes a little time and effort, but regularly responding to followers on social media is a proven way to boost your sales.
Customers
4 Expert Tips for Gaining Customer Traction
Traction is important for any new business, especially one that's looking for investors. Follow these expert strategies to gain customer traction.
Future of the Restaurant Industry
Growth Studio
5 Restaurant Industry Pandemic Pivots
Restaurant owners have been especially affected by pandemic lockdown orders. Here are five eateries that have successfully pivoted during these uncertain times.
The Big Week for Small Business
Chef Marcus Samuelsson on Entrepreneurship and the Future of the Restaurant Industry
Chef Marcus Samuelsson sat down with CO— to discuss his upbringing, entrepreneurship, and what restaurants need to survive COVID-19.
Launch Pad
Delivery-Only Model Drives Newfound Business for Restaurant Brands
Building on a pandemic-fueled trend, brands including Brinker, Denny’s and Applebee’s expand off-premises dining with new ‘virtual’ concepts that are churning sales and fattening profit margins.
Restaurant Franchising
Strategy
Choosing a Franchise? Here's What You Need to Consider
Franchises are businesses with a record of success. The best way to choose among them is with optimism and diligence.
Leadership Tips
Thrive
6 Tips for Adapting Your Leadership Style in the Post-COVID World
COVID-19 has changed what business leadership looks like, now and for the foreseeable future. Smart leaders are adapting their strategies to this new work environment.
Strategy
5 Processes to Help You Tackle Tough Business Decisions
When you’re faced with a tough business decision, it’s hard to know what the right solution is. These five processes will help you tackle the difficult decisions facing your business.
Managing Your Team
Human Resources
How to Spot Employee Burnout (And Prevent It From Happening in the First Place)
Business owners overlook this common and costly problem.
Customer Reviews
Marketing
How to Maximize Your Yelp Listing to Promote Your Business
Popular customer reviews site Yelp can be used as a powerful marketing tool. Here’s how you can take advantage of the site’s tools to maximize your presence.
Customers
How to Handle Negative Customer Reviews
Follow these steps to turn a negative customer review into a positive marketing opportunity.
