Rapid Fire Food Hall Questions
On today's episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10 host, Michael Carro, is joined by a first-time guest and Food Hall Expert, Andy Simpson with Hospitality Design and Development. Andy answers common questions like what type of lease structure to expect, how rent is calculated, and how POS systems work within a food hall environment.
Designing Custom Signs
On today's episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10 host, Michael Carro, is joined by a first-time guest, Tom Poe. Tom designs signs at Brix Design Inc. in Downtown Pensacola. He discusses different types of signs and breaks down the sign design process.
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Credit Card Processing Fees Don't Have to Break the Bank
On today's episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10 host, Michael Carro, is joined by a first-time guest, Greg Litton. Greg pulls the fine print off of credit card processing and shares exactly what steps you can take to protect your business from undue credit card processing fees.
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Impacting Restaurant Purchasing Behavior
What a difference a week makes. Last week downtown Pensacola showed amazing signs of life that I hadn't seen in a couple of months. The streets were teaming with tables and customers enjoying themselves while still practicing Physical Distancing while being Social. The inside of those establishments may have been empty or at 25% capacity, but I believe this is a great sign that consumers are ready to come back to life and everyday are becoming more comfortable with the management of Covid. Below is an article that I think you will find interesting. Click the slide show link at the bottom for some survey results that are also beneficial.
Restaurant Dining at Home
As your restaurant begins to open back up, there will be some guests that still prefer to enjoy meals at home. This article provides some creative ways to secure large "family pack" orders to keep your kitchen busy and the cash register humming.
-Michael
Restaurant meal kits provide fresh food, entertainment for customers stuck at home
From Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen to Owning His Own Restaurants-Chef Blake Rushing Interview
On today's episode of The Restuarant Realty in 10 host, Michael Carro, is joined by Chef Blake Rushing. Chef Blake shares his experience from time in Chef Gordon Ramsey's kitchens and how he transitioned to owning his own restaurants in his home town of Pensacola, Florida.
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Come Back Strong
With Florida opening restaurants back up on a limited basis, I thought it timely to send this article to assist you with ideas for your restaurant. This is a bit lengthy so grab a glass of wine and enjoy the read as you prepare for your "Rocky" style comeback.
Introducing The Restaurant Realty in 10
I'm your host, Michael Carro. And what I wanted to do in this first podcast is to share with you what I have learned as a restaurant owner, a restaurant landlord and a restaurant investor in sharing interviews with various experts that dive into all things restaurants, including operations, lease negotiations and terms, facilities and restaurant investments. So take a journey with me that leverages my experience in overseeing the acquisition of over 120 QSR or quick service restaurants also called fast food restaurants over a 10 month period way back in 2000. And then brokering the sale of a full service seafood restaurant company operating in five states to a private equity group as well as the day to day deal structure of negotiating countless restaurant leases
How are you adapting?
Restaurants are facing a unique challenge as our country is impacted by COVID-19. The need for patrons to stay home is mandating adaptation in the way we serve. I wanted to share these ideas of how others are adapting to the current crisis in hopes that you will be inspired with ways to innovate your business.
Restaurant Rescue Action Items for COVID-19
Here is an article that gave some additional information I thought would be helpful.
Stay Strong!
-MC
There are some ways to save the business.
What a Restaurant Owner Needs to Know About the FFCRA
What a Restaurant Owner Needs to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The President signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) late last week. The Department of Labor issued FAQs and additional information about the Act, …