Pop-up themed events are a popular concept around holidays that tap into people’s love of celebrating and enjoying drinks in a festive atmosphere. Pop-up bars and restaurants have sprung up all over the U.S. in the last few years. But Christmas-themed pop-up bars featuring over the top décor, holiday-inspired cocktails, and nostalgic energy have attracted […]
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Despite the troubles the global food industry is facing, restaurant tenants still have to pay rent. An NYC Hospitality Alliance Survey revealed that seventy-one percent of landlords would not waive portions of rent and that ninety percent of them would not formally renegotiate leases. Although landlords are aware of their restaurant tenants’ predicament, they still
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It would be an understatement to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has made things challenging for restaurants. Many restaurants were forced to close their doors permanently. Others shut down temporarily and shifted their focus to takeout and delivery. During this chaotic period, a phenomenon known as the ghost kitchen has become increasingly popular. This trend
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Restaurants are more than a little ubiquitous in our world, and if you’re a hotel owner, you likely already know the struggle of free-standing restaurants surrounding your property. With so many eateries located within walking distance from your hotel, getting your on-site restaurant to stand out from the crowd might raise a bit of a
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Commercial landlords renting a restaurant space should know that every restaurant lease is unique. There is a balance to be struck between the square feet, the amenities, and the restaurant’s ability to cover rent with their revenue. For the landlord, bringing in a restaurant lease can be extremely lucrative, but it’s also a risk to
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Imagine this: It’s a vibrant Friday night, and some friends have decided to go out and unwind. Half the squad wants to get pizza from Danny’s while the rest is obsessing over shrimp tacos from Shakes. Queue the 30-minute frustrating debate or possibly not, because they can opt for a food hall experience instead. A
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As more hospitality businesses continue to reopen and grow during the COVID life environment, we are all trying to figure out how to hire and retain staff. This is a great time for owners to review some of the aspects of their business to make sure they are set up for growth and have the
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It is possible that we have all underestimated the importance of a smile in connecting with others. We spent months craving the experience of dining in restaurants and once more interacting with humans only to discover that it is not the same when all those humans are wearing masks.
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It’s the end of the 2020 Summer and COVID-19 is still running wild. Elections are on the horizon and, regardless of your political bent, moving left or right carries downsides that don’t quite feel great for the country as a whole. The only constant is uncertainty and restaurants continue to suffer mercilessly with no end in sight until a vaccine is imminent (no easy or automatic task) or herd immunity runs its course. So why on earth would it be a great time to START a restaurant?
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By January 2020 the restaurant business was getting crowded and hyper-competitive. Since about 2009, on the heels of the worst recession in most people’s memory, restaurants around the country struggled and failed. Panera Bread, Chili’s, Cheesecake Factory, Seasons 52, and Red Lobster were suspiciously still standing while higher quality mom-n-pop concepts were crushed to dust by the downturn. The sub-prime mortgage business disgusted the public.
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