GRA Weekly

July 20, 2023

This week's newsletter is brought to you by GRA Corporate Partner Ecolab

2023 OUTSTANDING LEADER IN FOOD SAFETY AWARD

Know an exceptional food safety leader in your organization?

Nominate them for the 2023 Outstanding Leader in Food Safety Award. Share with us a candidate who demonstrated outstanding leadership over the last year in the field of food safety and quality assurance in the restaurant industry.

It's an easy application. Here is what to have on hand before you begin:

The stand-out story or accomplishment. Are they a stand-out mentor? Released cutting-edge research? Solved a critical problem? We want to hear all about it.
2 references - Let us know who else will sing their praises.

The deadline to submit a nomination for the 2023 Outstanding Leader in Food Safety Award is Mon., Aug. 7.

Enter your nominee and register for The Table to join us in September to find out who won.

Nominate today!

QSR EVOLUTION CONFERENCE + NEXTGEN RESTAURANT SUMMIT

QSR Evolution Conference + NextGen Restaurant Summit

The QSR Evolution Conference and the NextGen Restaurant Summit will explore emerging full-service and quick-service restaurant brands and address the needs of these restaurant operators.

Immerse yourself in the QSR and FSR world and find a carefully curated agenda filled with engaging sessions, insightful panels, and inspiring keynotes.

Keynote speakers are:

Andrew Cathy, CEO, Chick-fil-A
Christian Charnaux, Chief Growth Officer, Inspire Brands
Trevor Haynes, President - North America, Subway
Chris Tomasso, CEO, First Watch

GRA Restaurant Members will receive 10% off of their registration using the code: GRA10.

September 6-7 | Atlanta

RSPA NEXTGEN 40 UNDER 40

RSPA Announces 2023-24 RSPA NextGen 40 Under 40 Rising Stars

Congratulations to GRA Corporate Partner - Teddy Williams, OrionStarUSA on being named NextGen 40 Under 40 Rising Stars for the Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA). The RSPA Rising Stars annually recognize and celebrate 40 individuals who are driving growth, embracing technological advancements, and delivering exceptional solutions to address the evolving needs of their partners and the retail IT industry. Read the full list.

WEATHERING THE STORM

Weathering the Storm: How to Handle Power Outages at Restaurants and Bars

Restaurants and bars are vibrant spaces that thrive on constant energy and activity. However, these establishments also have a heavy reliance on electricity, with energy bills typically surpassing those of other commercial buildings. Power outages can disrupt operations, leading to financial losses and customer dissatisfaction. To safeguard a business against such disruptions, it's essential to be prepared. The following strategies are effective when handling power outages and minimizing the impact on a restaurant or bar. Continue reading.

SECRET TO BUILDING LOYALTY IN THE WORKFORCE

The secret to building loyalty among the hourly workforce

Webinar description: Keeping your business staffed requires a mix of hiring the right people and retaining them for as long as possible. Learn how to build a loyal hourly workforce from job description to career promotion and everything in between.

Dial-in or watch live via Zoom. We invite you to submit any questions you may have when you register and we'll be sure to address them live.

Tuesday, July 25 | 2:00PM

GRA ADVOCACY UPDATE

City of Savannah Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance Revisions for 2023

The City of Savannah recently announced several Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance revisions for 2023. Most notably is a new requirement that all individuals serving alcohol in the City of Savannah must obtain a Server Training Permit Card (STPC) by September 1, 2023. This permit program will be free to servers and valid for 5 years. Read more.

KEYS TO BEING A SUCCESSFUL RESTAURANT LEADER

Discover the Keys to Being a Successful Restaurant Leader with Jay Bandy

With over 30 years of experience in the industry, his new book, "Keys to Being a Successful Restaurant Leader: A Guide to Skills and Behaviors Restaurant Managers Need to Succeed" is an incredible resource for aspiring and current restaurant managers seeking to excel in their roles. Jay Bandy's book is a comprehensive guide that explores the crucial skills and behaviors required to thrive as a restaurant leader. By highlighting the importance of adaptability, strong communication, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a customer-centric mindset, Bandy reveals the essential traits that distinguish successful restaurant managers. Check out the book here.