September 2021

NAASF Community,

If you've been reading our Discussion Forum lately, you likely saw the thread named "This or That." It started as a discussion about the pros and cons of TurboChef vs. the MerryChef ovens, with Members chiming in on their experiences.

One Member added another option--one that hadn't been suggested: Amana. Here's an excerpt from the thread:

Subway^® approved a "slim" speed oven from Amana in January. We have had two in operations since then and have ordered several more.

Pros:

Quiet, Quiet, Quiet. It produces a lot less noise than the TurboChef
Heats very well
Easy user interface to use
Skinny. Two of these units will fit in the same space as one TurboChef
Slightly less expensive

Cons

Reliability is still unknown. They have not been in service long enough to know how reliable they are or how costly to maintain they will be
Smaller cavity. Can heat two footlongs but it is tight.
I do not know if they have come out with "Melt" plates for this yet

One of my higher volume stores has a new TurboChef and an Amana. The majority of the time during lunch they use the Amana to heat subs. when I have asked why, all they could tell me is "they like it better."

Thank you to all participants who weighed in on the discussion! [Read the entire thread HERE]

Small Biz Window Opens Oct. 8

As was announced by the Small Business Administration (SBA) a couple of weeks ago, major changes to the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (EIDL 2.0) have been implemented which present a short window of exclusivity for smaller businesses.

Beginning October 8, 2021, the SBA will focus its efforts exclusively on clearing the backlog of EIDL applications for loans in excess of $500,000 up to the new limit of $2 Million. EIDL 2.0 is a direct loan from the SBA with a low interest fixed rate (3.75%) over a 30-year term. Payments are deferred for the first 2 years (although interest will accrue during that 24-month period) and the program has no penalty for prepayment.

EIDL funds may be used as working capital to make regular payments for operating expenses including payroll, rent/mortgage, utilities and other ordinary business expenses as well as to pay business debt regardless of when it may have been incurred.

New Health Benefits & HR Solution

NAASF has been working to provide our Members with additional options for affordable healthcare. COVID-19 has made that need more apparent than ever.

We are excited to bring you the NAASF Health & HR Benefits Center. This program will provide you with access to high-quality, cost-effective, aggregated health solutions flexible enough to meet your specific needs. Know where your claims dollars are going with transparent, real-time access to current claims data and reporting.

We focused on making sure that you would have access to medical, dental and vision plans from national carriers, but we didn’t stop there. This program will also provide access to cloud-based HR services, comprehensive business insurance, and new features to respond to COVID-19 like affordable telemedicine and virtual doctor visits.

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naasf.org Site Enhancements

Starting the week of September 27th, the naasf.org site will be undergoing a platform hosting shift as well as some enhancements to make the site more of a "one-stop shopping" experience for you. We look forward to making these enhancements available to you!

Watch for an email, this month, that asks you to re-set your password in order to access your NAASF account and the Discussion Forum. If you have any issues with that process, our staff is here to help: simply email info@naasf.org or call (866) 590.9865 toll free for assistance.

Real Time v. Summary Digest

Did you know that when participating in the NAASF Discussion Forum that you can opt to receive posts in "Real Time" (live!), or via a morning "Summary Digest" that batches all of the posts from the prior day?

Members who opt for Real Time can participate in discussions as they are occurring -- many Members opt for this setting so they can stay up-to-date on the helpful insights that are shared on our Forum!

You can easily change your settings within your NAASF profile, or send an email to info@naasf.org and request that the change be made for you.

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