Tag: COVID-19 impact
Game Changer: Emporium Arcade Bar
by: Melissa Dowling
The pandemic hit the on-premise sector hard, but Covid-19 was particularly devastating for Emporium Arcade Bar. For one thing, the concept combines arcade games with a …
Q&A: Mike Ryan, founder/principal of Noetica Group
by: Melissa Dowling
Mike Ryan is the founder and principal of Noetica Group, a bar and beverage consultancy. Before founding Noetica, Ryan was with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants for …
Bulleit’s Buying Drinks For Local Bar Sundays
by: Melissa Dowling
Bourbon brand Bulleit launched a new hospitality mission called Local Bar Sundays on June 10 during the Tribeca Film Festival. The initiative encourages New Yorkers to …
Biden Signs Restaurant Relief Bill
by: Melissa Dowling
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on March 11 signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act into law. The relief package includes the creation of the …
Interview: How the Middle Tier Has Adapted with the Pandemic
by: Kyle Swartz
Covid-19 has forced rapid adaptation by the middle tier of the alcohol industry. Suddenly, common practices for both warehouses and drivers were potentially dangerous for spreading the virus. …
Why An Economic Downturn Is No Time To Cut Marketing
by: David Gee
When was the last time you relied on your gut instinct, or intuition, to guide you or make a decision? When this sixth sense kicks in …
5 Tips to Protect Against Cyber Threats
by: Crystal Jacobs
With many restaurants across the U.S. shifting to a delivery- or pickup-only business model to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a heavy reliance on …
Can Craft Beer Survive COVID-19?
by: Kyle Swartz
The craft beer industry was growing steadily before COVID-19. Thanks to the rise of taprooms—allowing breweries of all sizes to generate consistent revenue—the category had found more room to …
Legal Protections For Debts Caused By The COVID-19 Impact
by: Jordan Benson
In addition to the obvious health concerns and risks of COVID-19, the pandemic has severely impacted individuals and businesses from an economic standpoint—particularly the restaurant industry. …
