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GEORGIA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION UNVEILS NEW BRAND IDENTITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STREET STUDIO CREATIVE Initiative Modernizes...

The 2025 Session of the Georgia General Assembly wrapped up Friday, April 4 at around 9PM, hours short of the expected midnight ending time. While...

BERKMAR HIGH SCHOOL AND CHEF BELINDA DELVASTO TO COMPETE FOR TOP HONORS AT NATIONAL CULINARY & FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT COMPETITION IN...

The Restaurant Industry’s Best-Kept Secret for Generating Passive Income Subtitle: Surprise – will not involve hiking prices or...

GEORGIA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ATLANTA (Feb. 26, 2025) – The Georgia Restaurant Association...

The GRA is Proud to Partner with the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit. Join top industry leaders at this premier summit, where...

2025 GEORGIA GROWN EXECUTIVE CHEFS ANNOUNCED Seven Chefs Added to Statewide Program Designed to Foster Relationships Between Chefs and Farmers ...

Planning Ahead: Small Business Insurance Tips for 2025 As 2025 approaches, small business owners have an opportunity to reassess their strategies...

This week, GRA Foundation Manager, Raymond Mesa had an opportunity to meet with our partners at Clubhouse Atlanta and tour their new facility....

2025 Georgia Grown Executive Chef Program

16th Annual GRACE Awards Winners Announced 

Navigating Complexities: How Bartenders Can Responsibly Handle Intoxicated Patrons Restaurants and bars confront unique risks and legal...

Alan and Cindy LeBlanc of Brewed to Serve Restaurant Group Named Recipients of Lifetime Achievement Award

Why Routine Roof Inspections Are Key to Keeping a Business Running Smoothly When considering the factors that keep a business operating...

The Importance of Properly Handling Restaurant Slip and Fall Incidents Slip and fall incidents in the hospitality industry are common, and while...

Understanding Debt-Like Items and Their Cash Flow Impact Author: Reena Booker As mergers and acquisitions begin to pick back up, buyers and...

In July, cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike initiated software updates that crashed the systems of millions of businesses—including hospitals,...

Understanding the Importance of Insurance Declaration Pages

Can Restaurant Hosts Share in the Tip Pool? Top 5 Questions for Employers that Take a Tip Credit

Georgia High Schools Awarded With Rachel Ray ProStart Grow Grant

DOL Overtime Final Rule: What Restaurant Operators Need to Know Ahead of July 1

Child Labor Law Compliance in the Restaurant + Foodservice Industry

QSR and FSR magazines have returned with their co-located event, the QSR Evolution Conference and the NextGen Restaurant Summit, which will focus...

Why Authenticity in the Workplace Matters

City of Atlanta Announces Small Business Recovery Grants

How To Manage A Boil Water Advisory

In an era of economic flux, the restaurant industry faces unique challenges that can impact team morale and operational efficiency. Management plays...

What’s On the DOL’s Menu? An Oversized Salary Increase

Georgia State University to Award Honorary Doctorate to Hospitality Icon and Industry Advocate Regynald Washington We are delighted to...

Georgia Restaurant Association Announces 2024 Board of Directors

Understanding the Elevated Risk of Workplace Injuries Among Young and Newly Hired Employees

Navigating Small Business Insurance: 4 Ways to Stay Protected As a small business owner, navigating the complexities of insurance can be...

Inspiring and Retaining Employees in the Restaurant and Bar Industry In the dynamic world of restaurants and bars, employee retention is as crucial...

2024 Georgia ProStart Invitational Winners Announced

2024 Georgia Grown Executive Chefs Announced

High School Students Sharpening Their Knives for Georgia ProStart Invitational on Feb. 29

Ransomware: Protecting Your Data from the Digital Menace

Q&A With the GRA’s New President & CEO Stephanie Fischer

New Coca-Cola Leader Lab Levels-Up the Next Generation of Frontline Foodservice Leaders

Winterizing Restaurants and Bars: A Guide to Protecting Your Business from the Chill

Stephanie Fischer Takes the Lead at Georgia Restaurant Association

Giving Kitchen, Georgia Restaurant Association and DBHDD Launch #86TheStigma Campaign Atlanta, GA – January 12, 2024 – Giving...

Four Tax Planning Strategies to Maximize the Value of Selling Your Business

Navigating the Holidays: A Guide to Staying Healthy and Happy The holiday season is undoubtedly a time for joy, laughter, and indulging in...

15th Annual GRACE Awards Winners Announced 

2024 Georgia Grown Executive Chef Program

How to File an Insurance Claim and What to Expect 

GRA President + CEO Karen Bremer Honored for 50 Years of Hospitality Leadership at Georgia State University

15th Annual GRACE Awards Finalists and Honorees Announced

Georgia Restaurant Association Foundation's ProStart Educator Bootcamp Unites Educators for Scholarship and Mentorship

It’s Official: Atlanta’s Michelin Guide is Here!

How Restaurant365 Can Maximize Your Restaurant’s Profitability

Georgia Restaurant Association Names Robby Kukler as 2023 Lifetime Achievement Recipient

ACVB Announces 2023 Hospitality Hall of Fame 

Safeguarding Your Establishment: How to Help Prevent Electrical Fires at Bars and Restaurants

The Fallacy of the “Soft Opening”

Three Tactics to Recruit the Next Generation of Hospitality Professionals

STEPHANIE FISCHER NAMED PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF GEORGIA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION Hospitality Veteran is Dedicated to Advocating...

How to Position Your Business for a Successful Sale

Winning the Game of Safety: A Football-inspired Guide to Safe Keg Handling in Restaurants and Bars

GEORGIA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION’S KAREN BREMER TO RETIRE IN JANUARY

Revisiting the Restaurant Remodel and Refresh Safe Harbor

The City of Savannah recently announced several Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance revisions for 2023. Most notably is a new requirement that all...

City of Atlanta Beer and Wine To-Go Following the lapse of the Mayor’s temporary 2020 Administrative Order, it is now illegal for...

QSR Evolution Conference & NextGen Restaurant Summit QSR and FSR magazines have announced a brand new co-located event, the QSR Evolution...

Weathering the Storm: How to Handle Power Outages at Restaurants and Bars Restaurants and bars are vibrant spaces that thrive on constant energy...

Stepping into a Safe Summer: Tips to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls at Restaurants and Bars With summer in full swing, guests are looking...

Five Ways to Kick-start Employee Mental Health Programs May was Mental Health Awareness Month, and the well-being of employees is vital to the...

Tips and Tricks for Running Payroll at Restaurants and Bars Payroll management can be a daunting task, particularly for small business owners....

How a Closing Checklist Benefits Your Restaurant As a restaurant or bar owner, it is important to ensure that your establishment is properly...

BERKMAR HIGH SCHOOL, MAXWELL HIGH SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY AND CHEF JAMES BRYANT TO COMPETE FOR TOP HONORS AT NATIONAL CULINARY & RESTAURANT...

Developing a Wellness Program for the Workplace Almost two thirds of Americans are not happy with their jobs, and an unhappy, unhealthy work...

Webinar Recap - Tips on Tipping: Part II

2023 GEORGIA GROWN EXECUTIVE CHEFS ANNOUNCED Five Chefs Added to Statewide Program Designed to Foster Relationships Between Chefs and Farmers ...

Webinar Recap - Tips on Tipping: Part I

Expanding Dining Outside: Five Tips to Think About This Spring If you look online for a way to expand your restaurant seating outdoors, you...

Seven Essential Questions to Ask When Seeking an Insurance Agent The restaurant industry has unique risks and challenges. When it comes to...

Has Your Restaurant Optimized Your Monthly Close Process? Author: Jimmy Lee, CPA The purpose of accounting is to provide timely and accurate...

February 2, 2023 Contact: Greg Sanders 919-945-0713 | gsanders@wtwhmedia.com QSR and FSR to Launch New In-Person Events in 2023 Agenda...

Georgia offers a variety of tax incentives that make investing and expanding your business attractive. As you approach the end of 2022 and look...

The restaurant industry continues to struggle with intense competition in the labor market, rising cost of goods and changing consumer behavior....

What to do When the Power Goes Out in Your Restaurant or Bar By Society Insurance Restaurants and bars use five to seven times the energy of...

Webinar Recap - "Trending Tax Topics: What the Restaurant Industry Needs to Know"

On November 1st, the Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) Advocacy team, attended the final meeting of the Senate Study Committee on Third Party...

Webinar Recap – Don’t Garnish Your Reputation: The Do’s and Don’ts of Wage Garnishment. You just received a garnishment...

On October 6, 2022, the Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) Advocacy team, the Department of Public Health (DPH), and representatives from UberEats...

DEI and its Impact on Corporate Environments An interview with Gas South’s DEI Manager Aisha DeBerry Q: A focus on diversity, equity and...

Date: September 28, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 14th Annual GRACE Awards Winners Announced Atlanta, GA (Sept. 28, 2022) – The winners of the...

Cater to every generation—with targeted tastes Each generation is known for having distinct fashion and music styles. But did you know...

Back to Fundamentals Understanding the factors that impact natural gas prices In 2021, the U.S. commercial sector consumed 3,263,722 million cubic...

14th Annual GRACE Awards Finalists and Honorees Announced ATLANTA (August 30, 2022) – Following a two-year postponement due to the...

Four Meaningful Benefits to Attract Quality Employees By Society Insurance Today’s job market is competitive, but salary is not the...

AUGUST 26, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GA State University’s Dr. Debra Franklin Cannon, Ph.D. Wins the GA Restaurant Association’s...

On August 23rd, the Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) Advocacy team and Georgia restaurateurs testified at the first meeting for a Senate Study...

Webinar Recap - Labor Unions: What Restaurants Need to Know Unionization efforts have been making national news over the past few months....

Last year, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed into law H.B. 149, which allows pass-through entities in Georgia to pay state income taxes at the...

Five Food Safety Tips for Restaurants By Society Insurance In each restaurant, there are four basic components for safe food preparations:...

Tips for Hiring Seasonal Employees By Society Insurance Typically, restaurant and bar operators and other businesses will hire seasonal...

Al Fresco Dining Simplified: What You Need to Know About StreetDeck Parklets There’s no sugar coating it, the pandemic has been a train...

The restaurant industry is one where turnover is inevitable, and it can be difficult to fill open positions. Taking every measure possible to keep...

It’s no secret that more guests in your restaurant is good for business—and the more empty seats in your restaurant, the more...

GRA Names Stephanie Fischer as 2022 Board Chair The Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) named Stephanie Fischer its 2022 chair of the GRA Board...

2022 GEORGIA GROWN EXECUTIVE CHEFS ANNOUNCED Five Chefs Added to Statewide Program Designed to Foster Relationships Between Chefs and Farmers ...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intuit (Nasdaq: INTU), the global technology platform that makes TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint, Credit Karma,...

The DOL 80/20 Tip Rule Revision: What Employers Should Know

As business picks up during the holiday season, restaurant and bar owners may need to hire additional employees to keep up with customer demands....

Making the decision to close your restaurant is never easy. With so many factors at play, it can feel daunting on even knowing where to start. I...

How to Use Your Data to Run Your Restaurant Keeping Growth in Mind. There's no doubt that this year has been challenging for restaurants. Between...

Employee Retention Tax Credit The employee retention tax credit (ERTC) for employers subject to closure due to coronavirus. The provision provides a...

From fine dining to food trucks, at some point in the course of business every Georgia restaurant is likely to receive a chargeback. While no one...

Planning ahead is always a good strategy, read on for how your restaurant can have a profitable holiday season.

Five Ways to Prevent Crime at Your Business October is National Crime Prevention Month. While crime can happen anywhere, restaurants and bars...

Running a restaurant is no easy feat, particularly during a pandemic, but Georgia restaurants are bouncing back in a big way with an...

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted restaurants due to mandatory restaurant closures, capacity limitations, social distancing...

This week, the National Restaurant Association urged the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to release plans improving the Economic Injury...

Georgia Restaurant Industry Financial Security in Danger of Being Wiped Out by Delta Variant NEARLY $1 BILLION IN UNFUNDED GEORGIA RESTAURANT...

Types of Insurance Your Business Needs Running a business is hard. Add in the potential for fires, slips and falls and cyberattacks, and...

3 Ways Tech Improves the Human Touch It’s all hands-on deck for Georgia restaurants as more people are finding more reasons to get out for...

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issues a new Executive Order for the City of Atlanta regarding masks and face coverings. This order applies to...

Hiring Tips to Find the Perfect Fit It is always important to find employees who are the right fit for your company. With the current challenges...

Summer Safety Tips to Stay Protected Intense Georgia summers make us want to stay indoors with ice-cold air conditioning and refreshing...

HANK CLARK NAMED GEORGIA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION’S CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Vice President of Operations at Marlow’s Tavern and the...

Where Have All the Applicants Gone? It’s hard to find quality employees that show up to work and want to stay with the company, but many...

On Friday, May 21, the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) partnered with the Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) to provide an overview of their...

SpotOn is recognized by the GRA as a leading technology provider, offering insight and solutions to restaurant owners looking to take their...

Enhance Your Outdoor Dining Experience As the temperatures continue to rise in Georgia, providing customers an al fresco dining experience is...

BREAKING NEWS! GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP SIGNED COCKTAILS TO-GO INTO LAW Restaurants Can Now Provide Cocktails To-Go with Food Orders (ATHENS)...

The American Rescue Plan Act extends the Employee Retention Tax Credit to Dec. 31. While there hasn’t been a lot of good news for restaurants...

Over the past few weeks, our tax team has fielded many questions related to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). We wanted to provide our clients...

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ben’s Friends Announces Launch of Atlanta Chapter The organization provides support to food and beverage...

Wednesday, March 31, the Georgia General Assembly completed Day 40, the last day of legislative session for 2021. The Georgia Restaurant...

GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY PASSES COCKTAILS-TO-GO BILL Restaurants Can Now Provide Cocktails To-Go with Food Orders ATLANTA (March 29, 2021)...

On March 12, 2021, Governor Brian Kemp issued his latest executive order with new guidelines that apply to Restaurants, Private Event Facilities,...

March 12, 2021 | Blog, COVID-19 Strategy Hub | Bert Mills, CPA; Andy Starnes, CPA; and Chris Arnone, CPA Disclaimer: This...

$1.9 trillion pandemic aid package contains $28.6 billion in direct aid to restaurants. The targeted aid resulted in part from the...

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE POSTED ON MARCH 11, 2021 CONTACT: Sarah Thorson RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND TO PROVIDE MORE THAN $28.6...

HOUSE PASSES AMERICAN RESCUE ACT PLAN! Plan includes $28.6B Restaurant Revitalization Fund With today’s vote approving the American...

On March 3, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released new FAQs related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) which incorporate the...

Raise the Wage Act/COVID Relief Update Breaking last night, the US Senate Parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, made ruled that the Raise the...

Resolution of Hold Codes through SBA Review | February 10, 2021 If the Lender’s Second Draw PPP Loan guaranty application cannot be processed...

Smith & Howard is helping clients navigate changes made to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) as a result of the Consolidated Appropriations...

All eyes have been on DC this week as movement on the massive pandemic relief package progressed. Lasting well into this morning, an hours-long...

Sales reports are a great way to gain insight into your business. What products are selling well? What days do you make the most sales? Who are your...

Payroll Protection Program loans are back; application process is streamlined for smaller loans and expenses covered are tax...

Marketing is constantly evolving, especially with new trends and innovations emerging to satisfy customer needs, behaviors, and requirements. As...

ASCAP & BMI LAUNCH SONGVIEW, A COMPREHENSIVE DATA RESOURCE FOR MUSIC USERS Groundbreaking collaboration provides detailed copyright...

On Friday, January 8, the Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) hosted an Exclusive Webinar with City of Atlanta Council President Felicia Moore...

Georgia's Legislative Session, by law, will convene Monday, January 11th under the gold dome in Atlanta. They will be operating under very strict...

Source: National Restaurant Association Restaurant sales plunged 4% in November, and a majority of operators expect business conditions to worsen...

On December 15, 2020, Mayor Van Johnson of Savannah announced a new part of their Resilient Savannah plan called the Alcohol License Renewal Relief...

Source: Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP Every day we are closer and closer to a vaccine release for COVID-19. As this day quickly approaches,...

To-go beer and wine have been some of the staple items that allowed restaurants to make a profit during the pandemic. Now, thanks to a new law...

Source: Aprio GRA Allied Member Aprio hosted a webinar with their very own Tommy Lee and Lauren Fernandez of the Fernandez Company. They discussed...

For Immediate Release Contact: Danielle Purdie, TMP Marketing Manager at Visit Roswell dpurdie@visitroswellga.com CVB Launches Outside Dining...

Source: US Chamber As the coronavirus pandemic continues to pressure businesses financially, now is a good time for them to renegotiate their...

As...

Changing the way R&D is done, maintaining creative spark, developing menu items that travel well and adapting to new ways of networking in the food...

BRING YOUR GHOST KITCHEN TO LIFE. ADD A BRAND-NEW REVENUE STREAM. With the restaurant scene suddenly changing due to Covid-19 cases, you’ve...

After tapping the gavel just over a week ago to bring the Georgia Restaurant Association’s Board of Directors meeting to order, I started with...

This past week, on Wednesday, September 30th, we were fortunate enough to host Governor Brian Kemp again to learn more about where we are in the...

In late August, the Small Business Administration (SBA) ruled that rent forgiveness could be restricted due to “related parties” owning...

Source: Smith & Howard, Certified Public Accountants and Advisors On Friday, August 28, 2020, the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue...

Source: Moore Colson By: Bert Mills, CPA; Chris Arnone, CPA; Andy Starnes, CPA; Steven Murphy, CPA; and Tyler Wright, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE The Small...

Source: Saporta Report A gay-oriented show bar and restaurant at Underground Atlanta is among the businesses that could get an alcohol license...

The Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) remains supportive of Governor Brian Kemp's Executive Order, Empowering a Healthy Georgia. The...

Source: Bennett Thrasher The recently passed Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020 provides employers with more flexibility and...

Written By: Chris Clark, Georgia Chamber President & CEO Political pundits and healthcare researchers can argue second wave or simply a...

The Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA), working with Atlanta-based digital learning company MLevel, is offering THRIVE Georgia – a training...

Source: TFH Legal The original constraints of PPP Loan forgiveness simply no longer fit the situation which most businesses, especially those in...

“I know this pandemic has been brutally tough in the restaurant industry,” Governor Brian Kemp acknowledged in his opening statement of...

Source: Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, the IRS issued guidance that provides employers with the flexibility to allow...

Effective April 1, 2020 Georgia restaurants are required to comply with new sales tax rules. Beginning April 1 when Georgia restaurants sell to...

Source: TFH Legal e-opening for Georgia businesses that have been closed during the pandemic or have provided only limited service will be a...

Source: Aprio On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, a fourth...

Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce What will a return to work look like? That is the question weighing heavily on the minds of government leaders and...

By: Boelter Not long ago, receiving a pizza in 30 minutes or less sounded like a miracle! Making good on that promise of speed was a matter of...

Source: Better Earth Nobody should have to choose between keeping the lights on and saving our planet.  Better Earth is a local compostable...

Source: Restaurant Business Online Restaurants offering takeout or delivery should consider new measures for keeping employees safe from COVID-19,...

Source: Food + Tech Connect This is a guest post by Elizabeth Tilton is the founder and CEO of Oyster Sunday In this time of unprecedented crisis...

Source: Inc. I've been writing for Inc. for about 10 years but I began reading the magazine when I was a kid. As I think back on it, there were a...

Source: Moore Colson On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, the Trump Administration announced it will be seeking to add $250 billion in aid to the Paycheck...

Source: Reporter Newspapers Gov. Brian Kemp has extended the statewide shelter-in-place order through April 30 and is suspending all short-term...

Table & Aid offers hot meals to those who find themselves in need due to the current crisis. Guests are welcome to ask for 1-6 meals at no...

Source: Moore Colson In the rush to get your PPP loan application in, along with trying to operate through the overall magnitude of the current...

By Tommy Lee, Aprio If you are like most of the business owners we are advising, the tidal wave of “must do now actions” you are...

By Lisa F. Harper, Esq., TFH Legal Whether a lender is willing to modify terms of a loan or defer payments as a result of the Coronavirus...

By Lisa F. Harper, Esq., TFH Legal Force Majeure is a French term meaning superior force. Certain contract provisions are referred to as...

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution Metro Atlanta counties and cities are announcing stricter community restrictions to try to stop the spread...

By Lisa F. Harper, Esq., TFH Legal, in conversation with the Georgia Department of Labor TIME OFF RELATED TO THE CORONAVIRUS Do I have to allow time...

By Lisa F. Harper, Esq., TFH Legal in conversation with the Georgia Department of Labor UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (UI) Is an employee entitled to...

Source: Office of the Governor Today Governor Brian P. Kemp gave the following address to Georgians: "Today I am saddened to announce that we have...

Source: Nation's Restaurant News DoorDash and its competitors have put aside their differences during the Covid-19 pandemic. On Friday, DoorDash,...

By Lisa F. Harper, Esq., TFH Legal HELPING TO STOP THE SPREAD OF THE VIRUS How does a restaurateur protect the physical spread of the virus in its...

Source: Online Athens In a voluntary effort to combat coronavirus spread, Athens restaurants and bars confront weeks-long closures or reduced...

Source: Peachtree Tents & Events On Thursday, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms signed multiple executive orders, ultimately shutting down all...

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution A South Georgia county will shutter indoor dining at restaurants, close bars, gyms and others businesses to...

Atlanta Atlanta Restaurants Temporarily Offering Curbside Pick-Up and Delivery (updated 3/20/2020, Eater Atlanta) Athens A guide to Athens...

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution The cities of Decatur and Doraville have joined a wave of local governments putting restrictions on...

Source: 13WMAZ Officials in Laurens County announced late Thursday morning that they were declaring a state of emergency. The announcement was...

Source: Office of the Governor On March 17, 2020, Governor Brian P. Kemp submitted a letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA),...

Source: Office of the Governor Today Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) addressed an increase in the number of...

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution As other states impose sweeping restrictions on businesses to enforce social distancing, Gov. Brian Kemp has...

Source: 86 Repairs This is a challenging time for our industry. As restrictions and guidelines change on an almost minute-by-minute cadence,...

Right now, we’re all looking for ways to help and feel connected. We want to make it easy for you to help your community by supporting local...

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution Following the actions of other states and cities across the country, Athens-Clarke County discussed imposing...

Source: Food & Wine Across the country, restaurants and bars are beginning to close, either by government mandate, as in New York City and...

Source: Decaturish As coronavirus threatens the future of the restaurant industry, the Georgia Department of Public Health has issued new guidance...

Source: Restaurant Business Online With the incomes of restaurants and their employees already in a free-fall because of the coronavirus, industry...

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution News of the coronavirus spreading throughout metro Atlanta and the world is changing daily. The way we...

President Trump aired a number of emergency measures last night to combat the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s how those largely...

Picture this: After a long, hard day, you want to treat yourself to dinner at a nice restaurant. Rather than visiting an old standby, you decide to...

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution Less than two weeks ago, Chinese restaurant owners in metro Atlanta reported a sharp decline in business due...

Welcome to our new website! We have a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve our members. In order to get the most out...

A new Associate Degree in Culinary Operations in Resorts and Clubs is scheduled to launch in July of 2020 at Helms College. The Augusta campus of...

Marlow’s Tavern has once again been selected as a state finalist for the prestigious Restaurant Neighbor Award in recognition of its ongoing...

Lorraine White, President and Founder of M-PASS Environmental, this week announced a new partnership with Atlanta-based Goodr. The enterprise brings...

Moore Colson, an award-winning accounting, consulting, and advisory firm in Atlanta, announced Partner and Hospitality Practice Leader Brian...

So you have a mobile app for your restaurant, bar or brewery. Now what? How do you go about getting people to download and use it? Begin by...

Source: Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLPOn January 31, 2020, US. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new version of the Form I-9,...

Source: National Restaurant AssociationComfort food and innovation are pairing up on this year's list of what's hot in trends and creations coming...

The Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) is delighted to announce Jamie Durrence, managing partner of Daniel Reed Hospitality, as the 2020 chair of...

By Boelter Holidays, life changes, and popular events have something in common: they all need great food. Whether it's the Big Game or Thanksgiving...

ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau – the official CVB for the cities of College Park, East Point, Hapeville and Union City,...

By Bora Kang, Goliath Consulting GroupThere are quite a number of beverages that come to mind when we think of the holidays. There’s mulled...

By Galen Baxter, REHS, Food Service Program Director, Georgia Department of Public HealthThe Holidays are here again! Cold weather, warm fires,...

By HeartlandDid you know the Internal Revenue Service penalizes nearly one in three businesses for payroll mistakes?* Don’t be one of them;...

Owning and operating a restaurant comes with a significant price tag. Buying a new piece of kitchen equipment undoubtedly adds to your costs, both...

By Frances Kidd, M-PASS EnvironmentalRecycling is not a word usually heard in a bar or restaurant … but that may be changing. Ever wonder...

By BoelterTechnology is an unavoidable part of running a business, even in the food and beverage industry. You can have the best menu in town, but...

By Matt Hene, Managing Partner, EVP at IronwoodThe threat from cybercrime is real and rapidly evolving—and the hospitality industry has...

By Shelly Bitter, Software Consulting Manager at Moore Colson CPAs and AdvisorsSometimes, you want your eggs in one basket. When it comes to...

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

By Robin Gagnon, MBA, Co-Founder, We Sell RestaurantsIf you’re selling a restaurant, the number one thing to get right is the pricing. How...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

Source: Merchant MaverickSurcharging is applying a fee on top of a bill if a consumer uses a credit card to pay. If you are thinking about...

By Galen C. Baxter, REHS, Food Service Program Director at Georgia Department of Public HealthAs Georgia strives to recognize changes in industry,...

By Andrew Murphy, Business Development Officer at Flores Financial Services, Inc.Third-party delivery services are changing the restaurant...

By Boelter More diners are opting to eat out on and around the holidays than ever before. Not only do shoppers like to stop in for festive meals,...

By Walt Taylor, Energy Management Consultant at GWT2EnergyAccording to an analysis from the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, only 17% of restaurants...

By Guy Pittman, Goliath Consulting Group Maintaining restaurant security and safety is a constant concern for owners and managers....

By Eric Magnus, Jackson Lewis, P.C.Restaurants generally adopt mandatory tip pooling rules for innocuous and in some cases altruistic reasons: to...

By Nick Adams, President of Boelter Southeast DivisionWhile some restaurants don't know if it's worth opening on holidays, a recent survey from...

By Jonathan Page, Esq., Managing Attorney at InPrime Legal IntroductionA great way to protect your valuable business assets is by registering your...

By Timothy Watt, Partner at Bennett ThrasherAll of your blood, sweat, and tears have been poured into your restaurant, but the time has come -...

By Lisa Wilson, Showroom Sales Rep at ACityDiscountThis is the life of bar owners: hard work, long hours and constant problem solving – from...

By Walt Taylor, Energy Management Consultant at GWT2EnergyAll-too-often, thin net profit margins are a problem for restaurants. This is where the...

By Jonathan Levens and Brian Renshaw, Moore Colson CPAs and Advisors The enactment of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) contains many provisions...

By Stephen A. Bradshaw, Senior Manager at Bennett ThrasherTax credits for Georgia restaurants and restaurant owners? That’s right....

By Nina M. Daigle, CPA at Antares Group, Inc.Many restaurant owners offer their employees free or discounted meals as a benefit of employment, but...

By Walt Taylor, Energy Management Consultant at GWT2EnergyWhen your utility bill arrives, do you pay it automatically barely glancing at it? If so,...

By Nick Adams, President of Boelter Southeast DivisionBy 2020, 77% of the US population will be using mobile technology daily. It’s the go-to...

By Colin Kopel, Operations Consultant, Goliath Consulting Group“Excuse me, do you have any gluten free options?” “Is this salad...

By BoelterAccording to a study from the National Restaurant Association, 30 percent of consumers say that technology encourages them to dine out...

By Mike Ellin, Showroom Sales Manager at ACityDiscountNothing beats new restaurant equipment in the foodservice industry. Its presence in commercial...

By Walt Taylor, Energy Management Consultant at GWT2EnergyWhen you own or manage a restaurant, you know that cost savings are critical to ensuring...

By BoelterDiners aren’t eating out for lunch as often as they once did. That’s the blunt truth. Take a recent survey for example. Per...

By Jay Bandy, President of Goliath Consulting GroupTo be a successful bartender, you need more than just an in-depth knowledge of mixing drinks....

By Steve Gibson, CEO of TalentServedHave the experience lately of finding the perfect job online, sending in your resume, and getting zero response?...

By Clint Crosby, Shareholder at Baker DonelsonWhen the owner of a restaurant (or bar) opens up the doors to customers, you want to set the whole...

By Walt Taylor, Energy Management Consultant at GWT2EnergyAs a restaurant owner/manager, you accept that there are some fixed operating costs. Lot...

By Heartland Payment SystemsEvery April and October, the four major card brands (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover) make policy...

By Sandra Christopher, National Sales Representative/Account Manager at B&B Reporting Inc.The term “adverse action” is defined very...

By Nick Adams, President of Boelter Southeast DivisionFor those of you who have a restaurant or food service facility with a bar, getting a handle...

By Jay Bandy, President at Goliath Consulting GroupMost people don’t realize how much work goes into designing a menu. But have you ever...

By Mercedes Concepcion-Gray, Chief Growth Officer at Coalescence, Inc. In 2017, restaurant and foodservice jobs comprised 10% of the state of...

By Joseph Sullivan, Partner at Taylor English Duma LLPFrustrated by the increasing number of reservations for large groups not being honored, a...

By Sandra Christopher, National Sales Representative/Account Manager at B&B Reporting Inc.Social Media is defined as “forms of electronic...

By Carrie Zhou and Jessica Hussain at AprioHow involved is the restaurant owner? How long has the business been in operation? What’s trending...

By Jonathan Page, Esq., Managing Attorney at InPrime LegalIntroductionRestaurant leases typically consist of dozens of pages. Reading them is not...

By Sandra Christopher, National Sales Representative/Account Manager at B&B Reporting Inc. Short answer is… absolutely! Background...

By BoelterCue the candles, soft music and luscious floral arrangements: Valentine's Day is on its way. Many couples view this romantic day as...

By Jay Bandy, President at Goliath Consulting GroupIt is vital for restaurants to manage and monitor their reputation online for obvious reasons. If...

By Cory Bennett and Michael Dukes, Partners at Bennett Thrasher LLPAs Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma have stormed through Texas and the...

By Jackson LewisFor years, lawsuits under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act concerning places of public accommodation were confined...

By Jessica Hussain, Tax Senior Manager at AprioIn an industry notorious for turnover, motivating and retaining key employees can be a huge...

By Michele Stumpe, Partner at Taylor English Duma and Tiffanie Pittington, Senior Licensing and Permits Specialist at Taylor English DumaSurviving...

By Jill Nyboer, Tax Manager at AprioGift card sales are increasing with each year and with good reason. They are an excellent source of income for...

By Michele Stumpe, Partner at Taylor English DumaLosing the ability to sell alcohol or becoming the subject of an alcohol sales based lawsuit can be...

By Charles Kuck, Managing Partner at Kuck Immigration PartnersAre you a Naturalized U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, Visa Holder, or an...

By Dan Plevak with Taylor, Feil, Harper, Lumsden & HessMany restaurateurs find the alcohol licensing process to be a taxing and laborious...

By: Judson Wallace, VeriSolutions The regulations and guidance presented in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 Section 120 can be pretty...