Fancy a Spritz al fresco? Outdoor dining in parklets, aka streateries, saved millions of restaurants and bars around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. In San Francisco, over 1,700 parklets have been approved since the onset of the pandemic. New legislation now assures these fixtures will...
Last updated: August 15, 2021Just weeks after the SF Bar Owner Alliance decided to require proof of COVID vaccination at indoor venues, Mayor London N. Breed is now joining the call. As of Friday, August 20, all patrons and employees entering indoor businesses and events will...
For every restaurant that closes its doors, there are two gearing up for a grand opening. Although the restaurant business might have taken a hit, it is re-emerging with all burners on high. Cheetah has been serving small and independent restaurants in San Francisco and The...
If you’re a restaurant operator, you’re probably experiencing the labor crisis first hand. The staffing shortage is threatening to derail many restaurant reopening plans and crush the hopes of economic recovery.The problem is not just with hiring. With turnover rates at an all time high,...
In April last year we launched a documentary series called ‘Too Small to Fail’ on our YouTube channel (#Cheetah4You). We followed the true stories of chefs, restaurant owners and foodservice industry workers and shared their message of strength and of hope. Now, with over 23 million...
If you are reading this article, you probably know that restaurants are facing turmoil as the most severe labor crisis ever experienced is hitting the industry. In April alone, restaurants lost 681,000 workers to attrition, and while the hotel and restaurant segments are hiring in...
$28.6 Billion. That’s how much the American COVID-19 Rescue Plan has put towards the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). Applications opened on May 3rd 2021 and $2.7 Billion in financial support have already been distributed to over 21,000 restaurants within the first week alone. Whatever your...
In the background of the coronavirus pandemic, the cries of restaurants over the way 3rd-party delivery apps are oppressing them finally reached San Francisco decision-makers. In April last year, Mayor London Breed announced a 15% cap on food delivery service fees. This emergency order was initially...
Last August, we reported on the new color-coded reopening plan that assigns California’s counties to 4 tiers based on the risk of viral transmission within the population. In May, the fantastic news we’ve all been waiting for finally came: San Francisco officially moved into the yellow...
If there's anything that can bring both a smile and a frown to the face of business owners it's the news of reopening restaurants. As winter approaches, business owners are once again bracing for a challenging season, without knowing when or at what capacity they...
For a deep dive into the future of labor check out The Complete Restaurant Reopening Guide.Tipping at restaurants has always been a contreversial issue. Before the COVID-19 outbreak, the food industry was one of the fastest growing in the US, with many food preparation and...
Download the Complete Restaurant Reopening Guide for expert tips on how to handle restaurant marketing, branding, design and more!As businesses are gradually reopening in California, restaurants are coming up with reopening marketing strategies to fit a COVID-19 world. Last week we talked about getting your...