The Sunday Digest:
Resources for the Hospitality Industry
At Oyster Sunday, we are committed to supporting independent hospitality businesses with free consultations to ensure you have another resource in your corner.
Rebuilding: Understanding the Impact of COVID Through Data
A collection of infographics and data sets to root observations in fact and to help us understand the world around us as doors reopen.
Rebuilding: Rent Agreements + Alternative Rent Structures
A list of tips + suggested resources for restaurant tenants looking to find solutions to fulfill rent agreements + alternatives for the future.
Rebuilding: Employee Profit Sharing, Co-Ops, & ESOPs
An outline of alternatives to traditional business models, including Employee Profit Sharing models, Cooperatives (Co-ops), and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).
Rebuilding: Diversifying Revenue Streams
Identifying alternative revenue streams for your restaurant when in-house dining is limited or not feasible due to public safety in the wake of COVID-19.
Reopening: The Impact of Rehiring on Unemployment Benefits
This article focuses on recommendations to navigate unemployment for both employees and employers, including how to navigate unemployment insurance, potential implications PPPL + more.
Reopening: Creating Safe Spaces
CORE hosted a webinar titled “Restaurants: Envisioning Safe Reopening” to help operators consider potential adjustments to their physical spaces in order to safely welcome back their teams, vendors, and guests.
Reopening: Rebuilding Your Business Model [Free Tool]
In partnership with Vaughn Tan, this 30-minute free tool helps to rethink restaurant business models in the wake of COVID-19.
Reopening: Critical Path for Independent Restaurants + Bars [Free Tool]
A comprehensive critical path laying out foundational tasks to assist restaurants with reopening their doors.
COVID-19: Delivery + Logistics
Identifying operational, financial, + technological solution to implement delivery systems.
COVID-19: Key Economic Relief for Restaurants
A list of federal loans + grants for small businesses in the wake of COVID-19.
COVID-19: Tax Implications of Gift Cards Sales + GoFundMe Campaigns
Resources to help navigate alternative revenue sources + tax implications.
COVID-19: Donations + Advocacy
List of opportunities for operators + individuals to get involved and make their voices heard.
COVID-19: Legislation, Loans + Grants
Information on the CARES Act as well as federal + local relief options for small businesses.
COVID-19: Navigating Restaurant Operations + Closures
List of resources and information across several departments to help navigate the uncertainty of COVID-19.
In this edition of Byron's Bottle Shop, Byron details his experiences trailing sommeliers at Union Square Café and Momofuku Ko, and highlights lessons learned on creating value for guests, practicing intentional hospitality, and fostering belief within a team.