$5m Govt flood support package announced –
The Government is providing a $5 million package of emergency support to help businesses significantly affected by the recent flooding in Auckland. This includes: $3 million for flood recovery payments to help significantly affected businesses $1 million for mental wellbeing support through a boost to the First Steps programme $1 million for small business advice focused on business continuity and resilience Inland Revenue will also waive penalties for late payments for Auckland, Northland, the Bay of Plenty, Thames/Coromandel and Waikato. “The floods were devastating for many businesses in the Auckland region. It was sudden and could not be reasonably prepared…
Contingency planning essential says NZ Events Association –
The New Zealand Events Association (NZEA) says the cancellation of multiple events at short notice is heartbreaking for organizers and concertgoers alike, but says it is a timely reminder of the necessity for emergency contingency plans. “Just when things seemed to be getting back to normal for the events industry, it started raining and hasn’t stopped,” says Elaine Linnell, General Manager, NZEA. “It’s devastating for all our members as the cancellation of major events has a knock-on effect which is hitting hard. It also demonstrates the necessity for emergency plans – after all, this is New Zealand and the unexpected…
Hospitality Business Leader’s Forum 2023:
Bring back hospitality By Mayor of Auckland, Wayne Brown Thank you for inviting me to contribute to the Hospitality Business magazine Leader’s Forum. Hospitality is my third biggest spend, after taxes and rates, and I have invested in this industry, so I’m probably a good person to listen to. Studies have shown that 68% of all lost business results from the indifferent, uncaring attitudes of employees towards customers. I cannot tell you the number of times I’ve entered a restaurant and stood there, being ignored by staff who don’t appear to be busy or told that a half-empty dining room…
RC Show 2023 returns with Heart & Hustle to Toronto –
Canada’s leading hospitality and foodservice expo returns as the year’s most anticipated foodservice trade event. RC Show 2023 returns to Toronto’s Energy Center at Exhibition Place, combining the best of the hospitality and food service industry – a dynamic in-person trade show, with conferences, competitions and events. The looming recession – From inflation significantly affecting grocery prices to supply chain costs, what can we do to mitigate these challenges? Labor issues & mental health – Find solutions to help support staff and the consumer experience. What’s Trending? Hear about the hottest new and noteworthy trends shaping how we live in…
How to create a plant-based menu
Have you noticed your customers gravitating toward plant-based dishes? You’re not the only one — going meat-free is a growing trend. In 2022, the plant-based food market was worth $10.9 billion, and Bloomberg estimates that plant-based food sales will increase by 500% by 2030. Plant-based meals cater to two types of people: vegans and vegetarians. Vegans don’t eat any animal products; vegetarians typically avoid meat but eat eggs, dairy, fish, and sometimes poultry. If you can expand or edit your restaurant’s menu to satisfy these customers, you can reach a wider market and boost your bottom line. Adding more plant-based…
2022 year in review: A look into restaurant success
Did you know that Grubhub restaurants are prepared over 11 million pizzas in 2022? That’s a lot of cheese! What else got Grubhub diners’ taste buds tingling? Time to rewind to see how diners ate their way through 2022. Looking at trends from hundreds of thousands of average daily orders, Grubhub’s #2022Delivered checks in on what shaped 2022. Let’s dig in! 2022 was the year of digital demand 2022 brought a new post-pandemic landscape for restaurants as eating out returned in full force. However, the convenience of online ordering that many diners discovered in 2020 is still here to stay.…
How to Incorporate Locally Sourced Food Into Your Menu
More and more diners care about a restaurant’s sustainability practices. According to the 2020 National Restaurant Association Industry Report, 76% of adults said they are more likely to visit a restaurant that offers locally sourced food. If your restaurant doesn’t tap into the locally sourced food movement, you may be missing out on potential customers. Continue reading to discover ways to integrate locally sourced ingredients into your restaurant’s menu. What are locally sourced goods? Locally sourced goods typically refer to food, ingredients or other consumable products that are sourced, purchased or procured within a specific radius distance from where they…