We love the specialty coffee community! We love your heart, your creativity & your tenacity.
We are devastated by what is happening in our world today and know that it is having a real impact on all of you. We want to help you in the best we way know-how - by connecting you to ideas and resources from people and companies that can help you weather this storm and come out stronger.
REOPENING RESOURCES:
CDC Reopening Guidance
Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes
FastCasual
Restaurants can ditch germ-carrying menus by going digital
FoodHandler Download Guides
COVID-19 Reopening Guide, Restaurant Reopening Checklist and more
https://www.foodhandler.com/downloads/
Ramping Back Up
A Facebook Live Event with Torani's trends and insights expert, Andrea Ramirez
Click to watch
Stay Relevant in Coffee Company in 2020 E-Book
Click to download
CoffeeisOpen.com
Built by Torani, CoffeeisOpen.com is an online directory designed to help coffee consumers find you! It shows your customers what shops are open AND what sort of services you are offering amidst COVID (i.e. Drive-thru, curbside pickup, Joe Mobile Ordering, staff is wearing PPE, selling groceries, etc…). This is open to ANY café, whether they are a Torani customer or not! Registering only takes a minute and costs nothing. This platform simply exists to serve the independent coffee community. To register your business, click here.
ASSISTANCE:
Facebook Small Business Grants
Your business may be experiencing disruptions resulting from the global outbreak of COVID-19. Facebook is offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits to help during this challenging time. Click to learn more
National Restaurant AssociationRestaurant Employee Relief Fund
Through the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, the NRA is providing grants to restaurant industry employees who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19.
Apply for a grant starting Thursday, April 2. Each approved grant is $500 - one per person only. See eligibility requirements listed at their website.
Apply for Aid
SBA Disaster Loan Assistance
COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application
Working Washington
Small Business Emergency Grants
City of Tacoma (Washington State)
Make It Tacoma COVID-19 Stabilization Loans
TIP! Check with your local government for local programs to help through this difficult time.
OFFERS:
Joe Mobile App is currently waiving commission on purchases made through their app now through the end of May.
In response to the COVID-19 emergency, Joe Mobile App will charge only 2.9% for payment process and can launch shops as early as same day.
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RISE Nitro Brewing Co is currently offering a 35% discount on all orders through their website for people working from home. Use code StockUp35 at checkout on risebrewingco.com for Nitro coffee at your doorstep. In addition, you can sign up for RISE’s Affiliate program & earn $5 on every case sold for those in need of some passive income. Apply/register HERE.
PODCASTS:
Keys to the Shop
On a Resilient Coffee Community
Coping with Corona with Emotional Intelligence
COVID-19 Focus: General Guidance on Talking to Your Bank and Landlord with Marshall Fuss, Attorney at Law
Refining Your Leadership & Systems in a Crisis
WEBINARS:
MUFSO, Nation's Restaurant News, Restaurant Hospitality & Food Management
Webinar Series: Resetting the Table During the COVID-19 Crisis
Bellissimo Coffee Advisors
Q&A Webinar with Matt Milletto
Zero Hour Health
Restaurant Preparation to Minimize Coronavirus Risk: What You Need to Do Now
PerfectCube
The CARES Act and Recovering from COVID-19 for Food and Beverage Businesses
Boot Coffee Campus
Covid19 and Specialty Coffee - weekly webinar at 8am pacific time each Monday with past episodes archived
CoffeeCampus.com/blog
Datassential
FOOD + CORONAVIRUS WEBINAR SERIES EVERY FRIDAY @ 2PM CST
datassential.com/coronavirus
Join thousands of food industry professionals every Friday for a deep dive into the most critical, industry-related topics around Coronavirus. Each week Datassential, in collaboration with IFMA, shares the latest in consumer research, critical insights, and dives into key topics with a lineup of special guests.
EDUCATION:
The Coronavirus Action Plan for Restaurants option from the Restaurant Coach
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Virtual Coffee Festival
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RESOURCE PAGES:
Restaurants Rise
www.restaurantsrise.com
Datassential
The Way Forward
Technomic
COVID-19 - The Foodservice View
Atlas Coffee Roasters
Learn More
SCA
Learn More
Clarion Event Food & Beverage Group Resources
Learn More
Washington State
COVID-19 Tools & Resources
ARTICLES:
The CARES Act for Coffee Shops
Learn More
SiteCrafting
What to Post on Social Media During the COVID-19 Crisis
NOSH
FDA Issues COVID-19 Food Safety & Manufacturing Updates
David Scott Peters
Restaurant Business Tips for Managing Coronavirus Pandemic: What Restaurants Can Do Right Now
Joe Mobile App
Tips for Pickup Only Service
Christopher Feran
The COVID-19 post
Datassential
Coronavirus and the Impact on Eating
Datassential
Fear & Response
PUBLICATIONS:
Barista Magazine
www.baristamagazine.com
Coffee Events Calendar
Fresh Cup Magazine
http://www.freshcup.com
Events Calendar
How You Can Support Foodservice Workers in This Time
Nation's Restaurant News
www.nrn.com
Roast Magazine
http://www.roastmagazine.com
Today's Restaurant News
www.trnusa.com
ASSOCIATIONS:
National Restaurant Association
NRA Call to Action
National Coffee Association
FAQs: Coffee & the Novel Coronavirus also available in Spanish
New York State Restaurant Association
NYSRA Daily Update - COVID19 Outbreak
California Restaurant Association
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
Colorado Restaurant Association
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Policies and Protocols for the Colorado Restaurant Industry
Indiana Hospitality & Lodging Association
Coronavirus Resources
Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association
Washington Hospitality Association
Coronavirus Resources
For more resources, visit the Food & Beverage Shows COVID-19 Resources page