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Matt Jozwiak, a former chef, founded Rethink Food in 2017 to bridge the gap between excess food and communities in need. The nonprofit has since donated over 24 million meals and rescued more than 2.4 million pounds of food. Rethink Food's model, which supports local restaurants, has been shown by our study to create 50% more jobs and deliver more funding to minority- and women-owned businesses. In this article, we take a look at how this innovative approach has helped secure $65 million in contracts for small business owners. https://mck.co/4bWt6Jk #Nonprofit #smallbusiness

Nearly 150 Dallas-Fort Worth businesses will participate in DFW Restaurant Week in 2024. Reservations are open now, as of July 8, 2024. Between Aug. 1 and Sept. 1, 2024, businesses participating in DFW Restaurant Week sell a two-course lunch or brunch for $29 and a three-course dinner for $49 or $59 per person. At some, this price is lower than the typical cost-per-seat for dinner. At all seatings, DFW Restaurant Week donates about 20% of the meal to the North Texas Food Bank or Lena Pope, two Dallas-Fort Worth-based nonprofits. This event has raised about $11.7 million for both nonprofits in its nearly 30 years, according to a news release. By Sarah Blaskovich #DFWRestaurantWeek #DFWFoodie

Many memories of eating at Little Chefs back in the day. The gradual decline seems to have been spotted too late to save it. Was there too much focus on profit and not enough focus on 'how' they were working? It looks like it was seen as a cash cow that would never decline, leading to a lack of innovation and change. What are the aspects of your business or charity that you think couldn't possibly fail? Are you sure they won't? Take some time to see if there is slow decline that you're missing. DM me if you want help to think through how your business or charity is really doing.

1. Develop a unique and memorable concept for your restaurant. This could involve a creative theme, innovative menu offerings, or a special dining experience that sets you apart from competitors. 2. Emphasize high-quality ingredients, expert culinary techniques, and consistent food preparation to create dishes that customers love and remember. 3. Provide exceptional customer service that goes above and beyond expectations. Train your staff to be friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive to customer needs. 4. Design an inviting and visually appealing ambiance that complements your concept and makes customers feel comfortable and excited to dine at your restaurant. 5. Get involved in the local community by hosting events, supporting charitable causes, or participating in local festivals and markets. This helps build goodwill and establishes your restaurant as a valued member of the community. #RestaurantConsulting #MillsRestaurantConsulting #ElevateYourDiningExperience

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An interesting story of the gradual decline of a once ubiquitous roadside diner in the UK. Seemingly a lack of vision, focus on profit, missing the opportunity to adapt to changing customer desires and habits, and a reluctance to keep the restaurants appealing to customers as it cost money. In some ways, the definition of the business is key. Was Little Chef providing a relatively cheap roadside restaurant (focus on sit-down meals), or was it providing sustenance for travellers (providing food to eat-in or takeaway)? Even that small difference changes how you innovate and change. Dashboards will help you to see if you're doing things right, but sometimes you need to step back and ask if you're doing the right things to attract and retain customers and staff. For businesses, you also need products that they want at a price they are willing to pay. For charities, you need giving options that they connect with and a way to engage the donors through sharing the impact your having. Can you spot whether your business or charity is in decline? Have you been ignoring the facts? Have you looked at the bigger picture recently? Contact us if you want help to think about how your business or charity is doing. https://lnkd.in/eKHck_Qe

When you run a local charity or business, you want to attract and engage with locals. Local SEO makes sure that you show up for locals when they need your services or products. This week, Aubrey's blog delves into what local SEO is and how you can make your organisation stand out in your local community. https://bit.ly/3PN22T6 #charity #charitymarketing #smallbiz #smallbusinessowneruk #marketing #SOE #localseo

When you run a local charity or business, you want to attract and engage with locals. Local SEO makes sure that you show up for locals when they need your services or products. This week, Aubrey's blog delves into what local SEO is and how you can make your organisation stand out in your local community. https://bit.ly/3PN22T6 #charity #charitymarketing #smallbiz #smallbusinessowneruk #marketing #SOE #localseo

Listen up, restaurateurs: I don’t work for free and neither should you. Time is your most valuable asset - stop giving it away. Demand what you’re worth, because if you don’t value your time, no one else will. It's time to redefine your worth. Let's talk strategy, not charity. #RestaurantCoach #WarriorRestaurants #TRCMethod

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