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To celebrate the restaurant launch of Impossible™ Sausage Made From Plants, Yelp teamed up with Impossible Foods to curate a list of top diners across America that will be the first independent restaurants to serve the award-winning patties*. Consumers across America can now seek out these beloved local eateries to experience the new plant-based breakfast… Read more
Local economies around the U.S. have continued to change quickly and dramatically – states and cities are slowly reopening, unemployment rates are starting to decline from the recent all-time high, COVID-19 cases are increasing in some states while decreasing in others, and communities are responding to the social unrest and George Floyd protests with city-wide… Read more
While frolicking to exotic coasts might be out of the question this summer, that shouldn’t stop you from discovering amazing springs, falls, and watering holes that are tear dropped all across North America. Whether you want to float, swim, kayak, or do a big ol’ backflip, there are plenty of natural pools to do so… Read more
Malaika and Michael Wells started Do Well Sandwich Co. in June 2018 with hopes of bringing healthy food options to the south side of Chicago where they both grew up. After deciding to raise their family and build a life there, they knew they wanted to provide something different for their community—something wholesome and delicious… Read more
We may not be packing our bags and traveling the world this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get a taste of how other cultures start their day through food – and what better way than showcasing that through breakfast. From Filipino to Venezuelan cuisine, check out the menu for breakfast in these 20… Read more
I’ve worked 80-100 hours a week for the last 20 years. I took four days off when I got married. I took five days off when my daughter was born. My top priority has always been exceeding the expectations of our guests. Meeting the expectations of my family fell below that. Meeting my own expectations… Read more
While marketing is the art of attraction, sales is the art and the science of the transaction. When it’s done well, the sales process can be a powerful experience for both the client and the sales consultant. Selling home improvement and repair services and goods is a process of uncovering needs, understanding desires, finding limitations,… Read more
Even as businesses physically reopen, many employees are still reeling from the impact of the Coronavirus, which continues to slow down our return to a “new normal.” The service industry is hit particularly hard—from bartenders to aestheticians—who are struggling to make ends meet and will likely continue to have a hard time even after going… Read more
When it comes to securing service jobs, it’s not just about getting leads—it’s about closing the deal: turning those leads into paying customers. To do that, you need to focus on identifying high-intent inquiries, guiding those consumers to the actions you want them to take, and capturing all that potential revenue. We’ve compiled some simple… Read more
Last month, we celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM). APAHM is a month-long celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. It’s celebrated in May to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843 as well as to mark the anniversary of the completion of… Read more
With COVID-19 still being a big factor to take into consideration when planning much of anything, it’s understandable that many have cancelled any big vacations they’ve had for this summer. However, that doesn’t mean you need to stay cooped up all summer long (if you don’t want to be). There’s plenty of amazing destinations right… Read more
Photos: Bywater American Bistro by G G. on Yelp / Denny Culbert / Bywater American Bistro by Timothy B. on Yelp As businesses start to reopen after the nearly nationwide shutdown, restaurant owners, workers, and customers are facing a brave new world of COVID dine-in experiences. In a recent episode of the Full Comp podcast,… Read more