Restaurants, wine-only restaurants, and limited-service restaurants may continue to offer carryout and delivery of alcoholic beverages until August 29, 2020, except as otherwise may be extended by Executive Order. No other on-premise liquor-by-the-drink license types may offer alcoholic beverages for carryout or delivery. Source FAQs are here. TN ABC page is here. COVID-19 Posts: [...]
MRA-Statement and Stance on Racism The Memphis Restaurant Association (MRA) stands against racism of any kind, especially in our restaurants. Racism has no place in our restaurants nor in our Association. We acknowledge that this is a unique moment in history, where our country and our city are grappling not only with a pandemic but [...]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, House Speaker Cameron Sexton, and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group announced a new relief program for Tennessee businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tennessee Business Relief Program will direct approximately $200 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds through the Department of Revenue directly [...]
On Thursday, May 28 the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill fixing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act passed by a vote of 417-1. The Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act makes desperately-needed improvements in the program that are important to our industry, including: 24-week covered period (instead of 8) 60/40 [...]
What: Free COVID-19 Testing Event, hosted by Church Health and St. Michael’s Catholic Church When: Friday, May 29, 2020, 3-7 p.m. Where: 3863 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122 Details: Bilingual Church Health staff will facilitate testing and help participants through the process. All individuals tested will receive food from Mid-South Food Bank. No appointment needed, [...]
We are pleased that so many of our members offer COVID Supplies and Services. To see the full list, see below. [mw open="!directory" folder="Associates %26 Vendors" lbl="5eb95b7e58c5a82319580110"] COVID-19 Posts:
Explore Bike Share has a special promotion for the OjO scooters which have a basket and can be easily used for deliveries. Message them directly to get a special restaurant rate. Email them here. COVID-19 Posts:
We know of the following companies offering online-ordering systems, apps, platforms, and more. Some integrate with delivery. Some have curbside functionality, etc. We encourage you to reach out to your current POS provider, as implementing any new systems will likely integrate best with if you add-on to the platform you already have. We encourage you [...]
Courtesy of Menus4All Monday, May 11 at 4pm Learn all about contactless menus (menus that diners can view on their phone). Register here. Courtesy of US Foods All of USF's previously recorded webinars are here! Watch on-demand! View upcoming webinars here. Courtesy of Sysco All of SYSCO's previously recorded webinars are here! Watch on-demand! View [...]
Easy printable for Shelby County requirements for opening back up. This is a checklist for your business to comply with the first phase. Suggestion: fill this out and make multiple copies and post around your establishment. Click here for the printable checklist from Shelby County.