Happy Mouth

Happy Mouth

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  • April 20, 2021: The Restaurant Revitalization Fund

    There’s no doubt COVID-19 has had a massive impact on the hospitality industry over the last year, but help is finally on the way. Signed into law by President Joe Biden in March as a part of the American Rescue Plan, the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund offers grants up to $10 million to restaurants, bakeries, distilleries, and many other eligible businesses in need of a helping hand in recovering from the coronavirus.

    The Restaurant Revitalization Fund is a part of the most recent massive stimulus package

    On this episode of the Happy Mouth podcast, Philip Camino and Nyesha Arrington break down the specifics of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Nyesha and Philip talk about how much money is available, how to calculate your eligibility, and who will receive priority as they provide some insight on what you might want to do with your slice of the pie.

    Listen to Philip and Nyesha discuss the Restaurant Revitalization Fund:
    • What is the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
    • How much money is in the fund
    • Which restaurants/businesses will get priority
    • Restaurant Revitalization Fund requirements
    • What you should think about before applying for the fund
    • Restaurant Revitalization Fund calculator
    • How long the fund will likely last

      • Links:

      NRN - Grant minimums

      Restaurant.org - RRFG FAQ

      Eater - Restaurants and bars account for 1.4 percent of COVID-19 spread

      Restaurant.org - COVID-19 impact on business

      We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other shows:

      Full Comp 

      The Happy Mouth Morning Show

      Restaurant Marketing School

      The Playbook 

      15 min
    • April 19, 2021: Restaurant Jobs And The Shortage Of Workers

      The shortage of workers is being felt in plenty of industries but few have been hit as hard as the hospitality industry right now. Restaurants are opening back up more as states loosen restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic and the weather gets warmer. That means there are plenty of restaurant jobs but not nearly as many people willing to take them right now.

      Restaurants are opening but a shortage of workers is hitting the industry hard

      On this episode of the Happy Mouth podcast -- Monday, April 19, 2021 -- restauranteur Philip Camino and chef Nyesha Arrington take a dive into restaurant hiring. They take a look at some of the reasons why there’s such a shortage of workers, how restaurant jobs have been impacted by the sudden surge of reopening, and how restaurants need to start thinking about their employee experience when hiring.

      Listen to Philip and Nyesha discuss restaurant jobs:
      • Anecdotal evidence the hospitality industry is recovering
      • Restaurant jobs are coming back fast, creating a surge of demand
      • Restaurant employees are looking to stay safe and work toward a purpose
      • How the employee experience has to change in the hospitality industry
      • What’s contributing to a shortage of restaurant employees
      • The small things a restauranteur can do to provide a better employee experience

        • We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other shows:

        Full Comp 

        The Happy Mouth Morning Show

        Restaurant Marketing School

        The Playbook 

        20 min
      • Introducing: Happy Mouth
        Hosted by acclaimed restauranteur Philip Camino and star chef Nyesha Arrington, the Happy Mouth podcast is your source for the daily news about the hospitality industry. From bite-sized news stories to food for thought, Philip and Nyesha combine their unique insights to give you the lowdown on what’s happening and how it impacts you.
        2 min

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      Hosted by acclaimed restaurateur Philip Camino and star chef Nyesha Arrington, the Happy Mouth podcast is your source for the daily news about the hospitality industry. From bite-sized news stories…