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Resources & Assistance from our Partners & Allied Members
Opentable resources for restaurants:
Over the past several months, OpenTable has worked to create content that can help restaurateurs navigate this challenging period. They are sharing their data, performing regular consumer research, and working directly with industry partners to gather insights and advice. OpenTable has compiled some of their most beneficial pieces, including their latest diner survey data, their industry webinar series, zero-budget marketing tips, and more, in one place for easy access. Click here to access.
COVID-19 COMPLIANCE AUDITS and MYSTERY SHOPPING
DC-based Blink Research is waiving start-up costs and offering 50%+ discounts on COVID-19 Compliance Audits and Mystery Shopping through the end of 2020. Reports are just $25 each plus reimbursement for evaluators’ food/drink expenses. Safety protocols have become the most important Customer Experience metric. Blink has added a COVID-19 checklist to all of our mystery shop evaluations so restaurants can “self-audit” on COVID-19 compliance and best practices. Blink wants to help restaurants and bars earn and retain customer (and employee) confidence and trust. Stay safe and stay open. For more information, and to receive a sample report, click here or email Marc Ciagne at marc@blinkresearch.com.
Disinfection and CLEANING SERVICE
The Filta Group is offering discounts to RAMW members for its FiltaShield cleaning service. Filta's mission is to provide environmentally friendly sanitization and provide a safe environment to employees and customers. Filta treats all touch areas with an EPA Registered Broad-Spectrum Disinfectant that eliminates Coronavirus and up to 99% of enveloped viruses & bacteria. Click here for more information and to request a Site Risk Assessment.
Contact: Derek Riebel, derek.riebel@gofilta.com
Local pest control company PMSI has a food-grade, EPA approved fogging system that is labeled for schools, hospitals, day cares, residential homes, food handling areas, processing plants, and commercial offices. Click here to learn more.
Nelbud offers Coronavirus Disinfection service including surface deep-cleaning, fogging, and hot-water pressure washing. Click here for more information.
FOODPRO OPERATOR INSIGHTS
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Restaurants
Acme Paper and Supply Co.:
In response to our clients and associations request, we are now stocking masks in smaller case packs to help operators that do not need the larger/full case quantities. Below is information on the various items that we have in stock to ship right away, as of February 2021.
330613 – KN95 4 boxes of 10
330614 - KN95 10 boxes of 10
330621 – 3ply mask 6 boxes of 50
330590 – 3 ply cloth mask 25/pack
Face Masks: Stocking face masks, both 3 ply FDA approved facemasks and FDA approved KN95 masks. They encourage restaurants within close proximity to consider splitting a case, if possible, to lower cost. RAMW can assist in this coordination. Acme cannot break cases for face masks as they are medically sealed products (case packed of 2000 per case). Additionally Acme is also stocking INFRARED FDA THERMOMETERS for immediate delivery.
Face Shields, Gloves, disinfectant, and hand sanitizer are in stock. Click here for details on supplies.
Contact: info@acmepaper.com
We’ve heard from many of you who are seeking suppliers for PPE items such as masks and gloves, as well as cleaning supplies like disinfectant and hand sanitizer. In response, we collected information from local purveyors in our community to provide you with information and contacts to assist you in purchasing these items.
Progressive Promotions
Face masks: Our 3-ply disposable masks are ASTM Level 1, FDA and CE certified.
These were manufactured in our approved factories and are brand new in sealed boxes (50 inner boxes, polybagged, 50 boxes/case so 2500/case). They are in my secure warehouse in Englewood NJ and available to ship today, while supplies last. They’re $0.39 ea, plus shipping.
We also have cloth reusable masks with your logo, hand sanitizers, floor decals and signage, antimicrobial pens, and a wide variety of other items.
We are a 33-year-old global award-winning women-owned supplier of promotional merchandise and PPE items. We’ve delivered more than 10 million masks to customers including the City of New York, the Federal Reserve Banks, American Express and Avis Budget Group. For more about us, visit our website at www.progressivepromotions.com.
Contact: Pam Abramowitz, pam@progressivepromotions.com
TriMark Adams-Burch:
Face Masks: 3-ply face masks are in stock in packs of 10/cs. and 50/cs., and splitting cases is not possible. Customers can pre-pay for advanced orders and TriMark will set stock aside. Gloves and a wide variety of RTU and concentrates are in stock in terms of disinfectant and sanitizers. Customers do not need a pre-existing account. New customers can order and pre-pay via credit card.
Contact: Monet Footman, 301-276-2000
Saval Foodservice:
Face masks: 3 ply face mask in stock, packed 50 pieces per box. Gloves, disinfectant, toilet paper, and hand sanitizers are available and in stock. New accounts need to fill out a quick application to be able to order.
Contact: Michael Koslofsky. Regional Manager, Mobile: 202-420-1240, Michaelkoslofsky@savalfoods.
The Ministry Coffee + Wine
Face masks: 3-ply face masks are in stock. They come in sealed bags of 10. Priced at face-value of $15 per set of 10.
Contact: Elisa Bennaton, elisa@theministrydc.com
FoodPRO
Gloves, disinfectant, surface sanitizer, toilet paper, and paper towels are in stock. New accounts fill out a quick application.
Disinfectant available for purchase: USC RTU Disinfectant Cleaner, EPA registered
FoodPRO is delivering 5 days a week in DC, Montgomery County, and Northern Virginia.
In stock: MASK 4 PLY SURGICAL EAR LOOP
Contact: Tom Enright, tenright@foodprocorp.com or 301-370-2593.
ProForma / OlleyMay
Face masks: KN95 masks, 3-ply face masks, Level II surgical masks, and reusable cotton face masks available
Additional supplies: Hand sanitizer, gloves, face shields, medical gowns, full seal goggles, and more available
All Personal Protective Equipment is FDA Approved, Licensed and Certified
Contact: Bill Dietz, 805-575-8824, bill.dietz@olleymay.com
The Grill/Knead HD:
Fellow restaurateurs at Knead HD have supplies available through The Grill, located at The Wharf, and also for delivery. Face masks: Available for online order as 5/pack for $4.99. Gloves are for sale in boxes of 100 and they have sanitizing spray, hand sanitizer and other products also available. Click here for details.
SIMMA International
SIMMA has been importing and delivering high-quality PPE for the last several weeks, trying to help out in response to the COVID crisis.
We are a Washington, DC based PPE-distribution company that focuses on providing 3ply masks, kn95 masks, hand sanitizer, goggles, face shields (made in USA), and more to ensure business continuity. Highlights of our product offerings include face shields and hand-sanitizer made here in the United States in our business's hometown of Bellingham, Washington.
For a full product list and more information: https://www.simmappe.com/
Contact: Nicholas Rogerson, nrogerson@simmappe.com
Syzygy Shield
Face Shields: Constructed from clear, lightweight FDA approved polycarbonate. $8.50 - $11.50 each, depending on order size.
Hat shields: Constructed from clear, lightweight FDA approved polycarbonate. Gator clips allow shield to be easily attached to baseball style hats. $6 - $8 each, depending on order size.
Counter Shield: Constructed from 1⁄4” Clear Acrylic, ideal for sneeze guards and protection barriers. Custom sizing is available upon request. Size 23” x 32”. $120.00 each
To place an order, please email: orders@syzygyevents.com. For more info, call us at (240) 626-5681.
Delivery is available to the local DMV area for a flat rate of $10.
Shipping Costs are dependent upon final order size and shipping speed – final pricing will be determined when order is placed.
Contactless Pick-Up is available at our warehouse.
International Gourmet Foods, Inc.
International Gourmet Foods stocks face masks, gloves, disinfectants, individual hand sanitizers, toilet paper, and paper towels. Our employees have also been trained on proper use of disinfectants to eliminate COVID-19 and can supply details. View some of our products here.
If you are new to IGF, please fill out our application.
Contact: IGF Sales Rep, cssorders@igf-inc.com, or call 703 569 4520.
Performance Foodservice
Performance Foodservice has many of the supplies that you need to have your establishment clean and compliant including, masks, wipes, gloves, disinfectants and sanitizer. If you are a current client, please reach out to your local sales team member for information. If you are not a current client, but are interested in purchasing these products from Performance Foods, please reach out to Dean Heinzman.
Contact: Dean Heinzman, Dean.heinzman@pfgc.com or phone/text at 240-876-1546.
Cotton & Reed
Liquid Hand Sanitizer: In stock and available for orders of all sizes large and small; with 24 hour turn-a-round and very competitive discounts for bulk orders.
Details about the product:
- Premium, Carbon Filtered
- 80% ethanol based
- Compliant with 27 CFR 21.76 and Formula No. 40-B
- Compliant with all FDA product formulation and labeling requirements
- Safety Data Sheet available
- The product has a UPC code and certification for vendors who may be looking to resell.
Contact: Miles Gray, miles@cottonandreed.com - for more information and pricing
Weldon, Williams & Lick
Weldon, Williams & Lick has created a Paper Face Mask option that we are able to mass-produce and supply. These face masks are a disposal paper mask that is ideal for a 1-time usage and would work perfectly for daily protective needs. In addition, our Subsidiary company KIS Technologies has developed Temperature Reading Kiosks that I think could be very valuable to you during these unprecedented times. Weldon, Williams & Lick is a custom security printer headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
We have 3 Sizes:
Large – Most Men and Some Women
Medium – Most Women & Teens and Some Men
Small – Kids Sizes
Details about the Paper Face Masks: https://onlinestore.worldwideticketcraft.com/product/custom-face-mask
A few things to note:
- 50K Masks priced at $0.38 per Mask - Includes custom branding
- If you order 100K or more the price will stair-step down for higher quantities
- Completely Customizable for Branding
- Turnaround time less than 5-10 days for up to 500K
- We can distribute the masks to each location as needed.
Contact: Christine Baker, cbaker@wwlinc.com, 479-806-0504
PPP RESOURCES - If your bank has stopped accepting applications or if you can’t apply through them due to other limitations, there are other options.
CPA Eats
MarginEdge
RY CPAs
Restaurant Development Services, Inc.
OTHER SERVICES
Electric Motor Repair Co.
EMR's goal is to help the restaurant industry prepare for their doors to re-open and their businesses to get back on track. In an effort to inform and guide business owners, EMR recently published a blog with maintenance tips that can be taken advantage of during this unforeseen time of having a closed kitchen.
