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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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By BoelterWith the arrival of spring comes the two biggest days for dining reservations: Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. But should your...

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Source: Upserve In 2018, Scotland-based Arran Brewery lost access to three-months’ worth of sales data following a ransomware attack (an...

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By BoelterWe all love to surround the special moments in our lives with great food. As the saying goes, "Eat, drink and be merry!" Your restaurant...

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By Krista Haynes, Showroom Sales Lead at ACityDiscountOnly if potential restaurant customers read your website menu in advance; your restaurant has...

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