Preparing for the Second Wave

Episode 83 October 12, 2020 00:20:16
Preparing for the Second Wave
RESTAURANT STRATEGY
Preparing for the Second Wave

Oct 12 2020 | 00:20:16

/

Show Notes

#83 - Preparing for the Second Wave

Last week the Governor of New York identified 20 hot spots where virus infection rates were spiking. He and his team took rapid action to curb the spread and shut down a bunch of zip codes across the state. 9 of them were here in NYC, including where I live here in Brooklyn. So I can tell you first hand what it looks like and feels like to see non-essential businesses forced closed once again. The second wave is coming, and I believe it's our responsibility to be ready for another round of shutdowns. I certainly hope I'm wrong, but if I'm not there are things you can do to prepare yourself. 

#1)  Identify all of the potential ways you can can make money if your dining room gets shut down to in-person customers. 

#2)  Put an action plan into place for each of your revenue streams.

#3)  Make a budget!

#4)  Exhaust all resources like grants and loans. 

#5)  Make sure your staff is prepared for another shutdown. 

#6)  Gather e-mail addresses now so you can keep in touch with patrons throughout the shutdown. 

#7)  Open a dialogue with your landlord and vendors. 

#8)  Lay out a communications strategy that goes beyond posting on social media.

 

*****

Happy listening,
Chip Klose (Host of the Restaurant Strategy Podcast)

P.S. - CLICK HERE to download the ONLY Restaurant Budget Template You'll Ever Need

Other Episodes

Episode 110

April 19, 2021 01:09:49
Episode Cover

INTERVIEW with Sarah Gavigan, Founder of Nashville's Otaku Ramen

#110 - INTERVIEW with Sarah Gavigan, Founder of Nashville's Otaku Ramen ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: OVATION Get more feedback,...

Listen

Episode 245

June 12, 2023 00:51:07
Episode Cover

How to Step Away with Restaurateur, Dave Wakeling

#245 - How to Step Away with Restaurateur, Dave Wakeling *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of...

Listen

Episode 246

June 15, 2023 00:32:14
Episode Cover

Planning for Slow Weeks in Your Restaurant

#246 - Planning for Slow Weeks in Your Restaurant   ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TRIPLESEAT Revolutionize your private event planning...

Listen