Top industry-related webinars to help during COVID-19 [April 4

During this time of uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we have found there is a need for timely and practical information to help hospitality businesses.

We want to do everything in our power to help. So we've tasked our network of hospitality experts to compile useful webinars they come across and we plan to share these with you, each and every week.

YOUR WEEKLY WEBINAR PLANNER FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

APRIL 4 - 10, 2020

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TOPIC: Updates on Rent Relief/Rent Deferment

DESCRIPTION: Newest information on rent relief or deferment

DATE/TIME: Monday, April 6 @ 3:15 - 4:15pm ET

BROUGHT TO YOU BY: International Franchise Association

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TOPIC: Roundtable Webinar Discussion: Marketing Tips for Promoting Your Restaurant Business Today

DESCRIPTION: Marketing for restaurants has never been more critical. Online presence is a key component and a lifeline for the future of restaurant business. Join us for a roundtable discussion on how to best use your online platforms during the upcoming weeks and months. Join our webinar discussion as marketing professionals discuss tips on how to increase your reach both organically and in paid advertising.

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, April 7 @ 11:00am PT

BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Restaurant365

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TOPIC: Delivering Sales-Generating Insights During the COVID-19 Crisis

DESCRIPTION: Sharing insights on current consumer behavior during this COVID-19 crisis, review the consumer path to purchase for delivery and takeout occasions and discuss actionable strategies you can leverage now to spark and sustain orders and ensure your message stands out.

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 @ 1:00pm CT

BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Valassis / Technomic / Restaurant Business

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TOPIC: The Psychology of Being Our Best Under Pressure — Managing the Impact of Coronavirus on Your Mental Health and Relationships

DESCRIPTION: In this interactive webinar, Greg Nathan, will explain what we can do in our roles as business leaders, family members, and franchising colleagues, to be at our best in the current environment. He will cover the following topics with practical, evidence based tips, and take your questions.

DATE/TIME: Thursday, April 9 @ 3:15-4:15pm ET

BROUGHT TO YOU BY: International Franchise Association

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TOPIC: Surviving COVID-19: Cost Cutting & Cash Flow

DESCRIPTION: Explaining the difference between controlling costs and expenses and managing your cash flow and why understanding the difference is crucial for survival.

DATE/TIME: Archived

BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Restaurantowner.com

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TOPIC: Managing Stress and Mental Health During COVID-19 Pandemic

DESCRIPTION: Get actionable advice on how to combat anxiety and preserve mental
health in this shifting landscape. Also learn about what government programs have been announced to alleviate stress caused by COVID-19.

DATE/TIME: Archived, must register to view

BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Restaurants Canada

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TOPIC: COVID-19 Planning: 90 Ways to Survive the Next 90 Days Part II

DESCRIPTION: In our second webinar, we focused on employee management for bars and restaurants during these troubling times. We addressed how to stay compliant with the Families First Response legislation and how you may need to change course based on the latest Coronavirus $2T stimulus package.

DATE/TIME: Archived, must register to view

BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Bar & Restaurant

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TOPIC: Coronavirus: Industry Readiness and Response

DESCRIPTION: Designed for State Restaurant Associations and chain restaurant representatives who need answers to their questions about the impact of the virus, this webinar will dive into topics including: