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Industry News + GRA Blog is designed to be an information hub for Georgia restaurateurs. Posts include educational content by GRA Allied members, industry news articles, and GRA in the press. Are you an Allied member of the GRA interested in submitting content for GRA Blog? Contact Sarah Thorson, Vice President of Development.
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Why Every Restaurant Should Claim Their TripAdvisor Listing
Posted In: Marketing + PR,
Date posted Oct 7

With 4.9 million restaurants* on TripAdvisor and counting, it’s likely that your restaurant is already listed on TripAdvisor. Your...

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Getting started with wine on tap
Posted In: Alcohol, Equipment,
Date posted Oct 4

By Boelter ​Beer on tap has been a bar staple for many decades, but fewer bars or restaurants may be familiar with wine on tap. In 2017, the United...

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Fall Menu Trends: it’s all about the comfort
Posted In: Marketing + PR, Menu,
Date posted Sep 4

By Bora Kang, Goliath Consulting GroupFall themed menus seem to crop up earlier each year1, what with Dunkin’s launching their pumpkin and...

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Know Your Rights: Protections Afforded to All Immigrants Inside Their Homes
Posted In: Immigration,
Date posted Aug 19

By Shirley Zambrano, Kuck Baxter ImmigrationHaga clic aquí para leer este artículo en españolEveryone in the U.S. has certain...

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13th Annual GRACE Awards Winners Announced
Posted In: Restaurant Industry News,
Date posted Aug 12

The winners of the 2019 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence (GRACE) Awards were announced Sunday, August 11 at the Delta Flight...

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Brunch Bill
Posted In: Restaurant Industry News,
Date posted Jul 30

The Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) was instrumental in the passage of SB 17, also known as the Brunch Bill. After more than four years of...

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Good Branding Is Good Business
Posted In: Marketing + PR,
Date posted Jul 15

By Goliath Consulting Group​Your brand is your bond!It is easy to focus on and get caught up with your product or service because it is the...

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7 tips to consider when creating an outdoor patio space
Posted In: Equipment,
Date posted Jul 8

By Boelter​Expanding your restaurant or brewery with a patio requires more than simple access to square footage. Adequate preparation, design work...

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Advice for Selling a Restaurant
Posted In: Closing a Restaurant, Real Estate,
Date posted May 29

By Robin Gagnon, MBA, Co-Founder, We Sell RestaurantsThinking of selling your restaurant and unsure where to start? Here are the five best ways to...

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Lighting options to spark interest in your restaurant's patio
Posted In: Equipment, Marketing + PR,
Date posted May 15

By Boelter​In fair weather, diners love nothing more than an inviting patio dining experience. Eating al fresco lets them enjoy their meal with a...

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Despite Agency Appeal, Employers Required to Submit Component 2 Pay Data for Years 2017 and 2018 by
Posted In: Legal + Regulatory, Restaurant Industry News,
Date posted May 8

By FordHarrisonExecutive Summary: On May 3, 2019, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) confirmed that employers will be required...

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Insuring for Restaurant Fires: The Leading Industry for This Risk
Posted In: Risk Management,
Date posted Mar 22

By Matt Hene, Ironwood Insurance​Restaurant life is fast paced and ever changing. In the midst of the chaos, one thing that can give restaurant...

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