Aug 13, 2020 | blog, Industry News, National Restaurant Consultants, Restaurant Feature
As restaurants continue to open back up around the country and healthy and safety regulations are streamlined, we are making it a point to get out there and visit some restaurants that were on our list at the start of the year, supporting some local businesses and... 
Jul 16, 2020 | blog, Industry News, National Restaurant Consultants, Tips, Trends
As 46 out of 50 states have some mask guidelines in place, it seems that, moving forward, masking requirements will be the new normal—for compliance and for the safety of restaurant guests and employees. Masks can be cumbersome and uncomfortable, but perhaps the... 
Jul 8, 2020 | blog, Business, Grand Opening, Industry News, National Restaurant Consultants, Tips
This past week, our consultants shared a Helpful Moment covering landlord/tenant information in the wake of COVID-19. Out of the one million restaurants currently operating in the United States, seven out of ten are single-owned units, so this is a significant and... 
May 27, 2020 | blog, Business, Grand Opening, Industry News, Interview, National Restaurant Consultants, Trends
With all 50 States implementing reopening plans, much attention is being paid to “the new normal”. We understand that, though businesses have received the go-ahead to open their doors to customers, expectations can not be what they once were. Recently, the Today show... 
May 5, 2020 | blog, Industry News, Interview, National Restaurant Consultants, Tips
Last week, our team shared a guidelines document for restaurants as they prepare to re-open when states lift stay-at-home orders. The standards vary across states, counties, cities, and timelines, but as our CEO, Richard Weil, states, perception is just as important... 
Apr 17, 2020 | blog, Business, Industry News, National Restaurant Consultants, Tips
Weeks into social distancing now, businesses have implemented changes according to restrictions. It’s time to turn our attention to the long-term impacts of COVID-19 and begin making preparations accordingly. National Restaurant Consultant Sandy Clark has some... 