Ready to Buy a New Restaurant? Consider 3 Factors First

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At a glance Schedule a consultation with Aprio today The full story: Your restaurant is your livelihood and an extension of your family. If you are a long-term owner, then you may have the good fortune of building a solid menu and a beloved group of regular clientele who keep coming back for more. At…

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Key Cybersecurity Best Practices for Restaurateurs

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At a glance Schedule a consultation with Aprio The full story: Did you know that one of the most dangerous threats to your restaurant business is one you can’t necessarily see? Cyber breaches are far more common — and far costlier — than restaurateurs realize. According to IBM, the average cost of a data breach…

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Dana Delivers: Plant-Based Food Innovation, Awareness & Advocacy

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Join Dana as she talks with Spike Mendelsohn, a television personality and chef best known for his appearance in season four of Top Chef, in the first of a two-part series. In this first part, Spike shares his food journey across continents, life as a restaurateur, and his experience with plant-based foods, and how they all have affected his career.

Get the full show notes and more resources at https://www.aprio.com/category/dana-delivers/

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Dana Delivers: Giving Back to Food Service Workers in Need

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Ever noticed the lack of options food service workers have when they face a catastrophe like a broken limb or a house fire? In today’s episode of Dana Delivers, Jen Hidinger Kendrick, co-founder of Giving Kitchen, talks about the beginning of the organization, who and how it helps, and how listeners can contribute to the cause – financially or otherwise. Jen also touches on the importance of community, especially to Giving Kitchen’s mission.

Get the full show notes and more resources at https://www.aprio.com/category/dana-delivers/

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Dana Delivers: Move Faster, Grow Smarter

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Restaurant owners walked away from the pandemic with plenty of a-ha moments and lessons learned. But for Chris Johnson, there is one lesson that is more relevant than ever: move faster.  In today’s episode of Dana Delivers, Chris — the Founder, President and CEO of Rackson Restaurants, which counts Burger King and Dave’s Hot Chicken…

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Should Your Restaurant Offer a Retirement Plan?

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At a glance The main takeaway: Restaurants have long overlooked offering a retirement plan due to the cost and compliance burden, but recent changes have made it more feasible – even beneficial – to offer savings options to employees. Impact on your business: Your restaurant could benefit from tax credits and deductions while also boosting…

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