The Ultimate List of Podcasts for Restaurant Operators
Looking to learn more about the business of running a restaurant? Look no further than podcasts. Whether you have more time on your hands amidst COVID-19, or you’re simply looking for guidance on how to pivot, podcasts are the perfect learning tool.
read more
Your Restaurant May Close Again. Here’s How To Plan For It.
Your restaurant may shut down again due to government mandates or positive COVID-19 test for your employees. How can you prepare?
read more
How Food Bloggers Can Give Back During COVID-19
Before consulting for restaurants, I started out blogging about (you guessed it) donuts. Over the past few years I've seen some bloggers bring a sense of entitlement— demanding free meals and donated prizes for their giveaways — without first giving back to the local...
read more
Coronavirus Response Plan for Restauranteurs
Coronavirus is having a devastating impact on the food and hospitality industries. With policies changing quickly, bills to pay, and disappearing customers, you need a plan to get back on track.
read more
Coronavirus Relief Programs and Grants for Local Restaurants
Are you a local restaurant owner or donut shop owner who needs cash to stay afloat amidst the Coronavirus pandemic? You likely need money now to pay rent, pay your employees and cover other expenses while waiting for federal aid. Check out this list of COVID-19 resources, including relief funds, grants and other programs supporting food and beverage industry workers.
read more
How Local Restaurants Can Adapt to Coronavirus
Independent donut shop and restaurant owners are already feeling the impact of Coronavirus on their bottom line. How do we address the rapid decline of walk-in customers, pre-orders and catering requests? How can the food industry continuously create demand when most customers are staying at home? Learn 6 simple tactics you can implement today.
read more
7 Ways to Promote Your Custom Donuts and Catering
Are you looking to promote your custom donut shop menu and catering program, but without the fancy advertising budget? Learn how to promote your limited-time flavors, custom designs or catering packages with these 7 marketing tips.
read more
Restaurant Owners: You could be making these online marketing mistakes
"Where should we eat tonight?"The answer to that question usually starts online and hopefully ends inside your restaurant. But if online marketing is an afterthought, you could be making costly mistakes. SinglePlatform says it best. Independent restaurant owners need...
read more
Why Online Reputation Management Matters for Restaurants Today
Millennials and Gen Z’ers are notorious maximizers — always looking for the BEST food, clothes, makeup, detergent, even romantic partners. And for better or worse, that leads to a lot of research before taking action.
Research can take many forms these days. The oldest form is word-of-mouth recommendations from friends and family. But with the advent of the internet, we can ask millions of strangers for their opinions too. That’s why online reputation is as important as ever for the restaurant industry.
read more
Holiday Gift Guide for Foodies
The holiday season is upon us, and it's not just the time to eat yummy food. If you're looking for holiday gifts for all the foodies in your life, check out this guide to the best food, drinkware, clothing, bath accessories, ornaments and more. There are plenty...
read more