Get ready for post-Covid success. We’re coming back. There’s no doubt that both the Covid and Economic news these past two weeks have been promising. The massive rescue package has passed. Restaurants have aid to…
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read moreThe case for Hotel F+B Given the tortuous uncertainty of the pandemic, we have noticed a diminished focus on food and beverage by hotel owners and asset managers. This might seem to make sense, as…
read moreRetail Chains Abandon Manhattan: “It’s Unsustainable”. August 11, 2020. HPI Partner Vin McCann on the future of restaurants in NYC: “There’s going to be a lot of pain.” Read Full Article
read moreRe-assessing the Market; Talia Berman on how to look at your market and competitive landscape now As restrictions lift and new guidelines for doing business are imposed around the country, we are all facing a…
read moreDeveloping a Communications Strategy As companies navigate the ups and downs of conducting business in a Covid world, one thing they can control and should absolutely pursue is an effective communication strategy. Without a message,…
read moreThe Many Sides to a Lease As many restaurateurs know, in growth environments, finding a location with a reasonable lease can be an exhausting challenge. It is a market-driven transaction defined by conditions well beyond…
read moreHow to Get Back to Serving Our Communities In this deeply anxious time, we find ourselves reflecting on why we entered into this business in the first place. What makes it so vital to everyday living? Why should restaurants…
read moreExperience V. Convenience: What is Your Pivot Strategy? We hope you have all enjoyed the holiday weekend, despite the new social conventions. We have taken the time to reflect on these past months, take stock…
read moreThe Back of the House: A Whole New Meaning for “Safety First” As we have outlined previously, the perceived safety of a place will be the driver of comfort – which in turn will…
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