Posts by Aaron Wise

Upcoming Deadlines for Small Business Administration Grants and Loans

Small business owners have only a few days left to take advantage of several COVID-19 relief programs from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Not only are the grants and…

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Chuck E. Cheese Parent Company Bankrupt; 266 Locations to Remain Open

CEC Entertainment, the parent of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizzas, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as a result of losses incurred by the coronavirus pandemic. Reuters…

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NYC Restaurant Reopenings: Parking Lots and Sidewalk Takeovers

Restaurants in New York City reopened on Monday, June 22, as part of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Phase 2 Plan. Al fresco (outdoor) dining returned for 27,000 permitted restaurants throughout New…

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Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Now Open to Non-Agricultural Businesses, Including Restaurants

For almost two months, applications to a $1,000-per-employee, grant-like program were limited to agricultural businesses. As of one week ago, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has reopened its application…

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The $120 Billion Restaurants Act of 2020 Cannot Solve Restaurateurs’ $200 Billion Problem

Congress is actively advancing the Restaurants Act of 2020 which could add $120 billion in funds to stabilize the restaurant industry. Even if it is signed into law, however, there…

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NYC Restaurants Reopen Al Fresco Dining

Al fresco (outdoor) dining returned this morning in New York City and Long Island as part of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Phase 2. Cuomo made the announcement during a press conference…

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Restaurants Throughout Illinois Prepare for June 26 Reopening, Now Including Chicago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Phase 4 reopening plan will roll out across Illinois on June 26. As of today, that will also include Chicago. Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced today that…

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Burger King’s $1 Whopper Challenge on Controversial TikTok Unrelated to Juneteenth

Burger King launched another viral campaign yesterday, a Whopper Challenge intended to grow its young audience on TikTok. Any TikTok user who posts a video with a specialized soundtrack plus…

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Masks Now Mandatory at All California Restaurants

California Governor Gavin Newsom has escalated his mask guidance to a directive today. Unless exempted by state guidelines for specific public settings like schools and childcare centers, “People in California…

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New Penalties for COVID-19 Restaurant Safety Noncompliance

As the coronavirus pandemic swells into a second wave, government officials across the nation are reiterating the need for safety precautions. Los Angeles health inspectors said that over half of…

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