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Jul 29
2021
Latest Update: July 29, 2021 The Texas Restaurant Association is committed to providing our members with resources and opportunities to manage the COVID-19 pandemic as best we can. We are your voice and stand together with you in these challenging...
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Apr 7
2021
When “Daniel” shut down due to COVID-19, Chef Daniel Boulud quickly developed creative weekly menus, powered by an online delivery and carryout platform. His pivot shows how some restaurateurs have faced new circumstances with remarkable resilience...
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Apr 5
2021
On its own, waste cooking oil from your fryer has no value and needs to be disposed of. But with the help of a reputable used cooking oil recycling service, oil is converted into yellow grease, a valuable component used in the production of...
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Mar 4
2021
Time spent managing employee shifts, PTO, overtime, and full-time/part-time status is time away from customers and coaching the crew. And labor hours can be some of the biggest costs in the business, usually accounting for 25%-35% of restaurant...
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Feb 2
2021
Like most small businesses, restaurateurs threw their 2020 plans out the window after pandemic shutdowns shuttered locations. But SMBs aren't the only ones who altered their plans. You can add point of sale software providers to the list. Companies...
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Jan 5
2021
As you think about the tax year ending, some of the important considerations on your mind might be: Tax returns and W-2 preparation Applicable ACA reporting Missing tax identification numbers Missing employee information Fringe benefits Shorter...
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Dec 17
2020
More than 10,000 Texas restaurants have already closed and with business conditions deteriorating 30% percent of Texas operators say it is unlikely their restaurant will still be in business six months from now, if there are no additional relief...
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Nov 3
2020
About $1 billion in tax credits are claimed each year under the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. Sadly, many restaurants and lodging businesses are unaware of the program or simply don’t take advantage of it. WOTC was founded in 1996 by...
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Oct 3
2020
Restaurateurs, guests may be able to safely eat away from home after months of staying in, but they’ll need to feel safe to make it a regular practice. While your restaurants operate according to state and local COVID-19 guidelines, everyone plays a...
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Sep 2
2020
Minimalism, a movement to rid life of excess in favor of what’s important, is growing in popularity. It’s only natural the trend would extend to business. And it turns out there’s freedom in simplicity. Now, all you need to run your business is:...
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Aug 3
2020
Having the right tools to run your business isn’t just a convenience; it makes a difference. For example, owning a Swiss army knife enables you to do lots of things faster and better than a dull butter knife. Now apply that principle to the way you...
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Jul 6
2020
Restaurant dining rooms are starting to reopen after months of closure due to a pandemic, but many guests are hesitant to return. More than 50% of people in a recent Dataessential’s industry survey said they would not be comfortable with on-premise...