topic 🐕Pups on Patios!🐕 in Industry Trends https://community.toasttab.com/t5/industry-trends/pups-on-patios/m-p/3287#M27 <P><SPAN>Give a warm welcome to summer <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":sun:">☀️</span> with ’Pups on Patios, an opportunity to ramp up your customer dining experience!</SPAN><SPAN><BR /></SPAN><SPAN><BR /></SPAN><SPAN>This is the perfect opportunity to welcome your guests’ beloved canine companions to your outdoor dining area. This ‘paw-some’ move caters to a growing trend and adds a unique charm to your establishment!</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="Bar-Boulud-Terrace-dog-friendly-patio-pug-social.jpg" style="width: 400px;"><img src="https://community.toasttab.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/570i238480626B7E1E6A/image-size/medium?v=v2&amp;px=400" role="button" title="Bar-Boulud-Terrace-dog-friendly-patio-pug-social.jpg" alt="Bar-Boulud-Terrace-dog-friendly-patio-pug-social.jpg" /></span><BR /></SPAN><SPAN><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":clipboard:">📋</span> </SPAN><STRONG>Doggie do’s and don’ts:</STRONG><SPAN><BR /></SPAN><SPAN>Before you roll out the welcome mat for these furry friends, it's crucial to understand the legal landscape. </SPAN><A href="https://www.animallaw.info/content/dogs-outdoor-dining" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN>Over 20 states </SPAN></A><SPAN>and numerous local governments already permit dogs, and a 2022 update to the</SPAN><A href="https://www.fda.gov/food/fda-food-code/food-code-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN> FDA Food Code</SPAN></A><SPAN>, (although subject to local regulatory authority approval), now provides guidance for allowing dogs in outdoor dining spaces.</SPAN></P> <P><BR /><SPAN><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":raising_hands:">🙌</span> </SPAN><STRONG>Paws-itive promotions:</STRONG><SPAN><BR /></SPAN><SPAN>Now, let's talk about the fun part - promotions. Welcoming dogs to your restaurant opens up a new avenue for creative promotions. From offering complimentary doggie biscuits and water to hosting a "yappy hour" during off-peak times!</SPAN><SPAN><BR /></SPAN><SPAN><BR /></SPAN><SPAN><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":eyes:">👀</span> Check out the full article here: </SPAN><A href="https://restaurant.org/education-and-resources/resource-library/pups-on-patios-8-tips-to-safely-cater-to-canine-companions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN>Pups on Patios: 8 tips to safely cater to canine companions</SPAN></A><SPAN>!</SPAN></P> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:07:11 GMT Rob 2023-06-02T14:07:11Z 🐕Pups on Patios!🐕 https://community.toasttab.com/t5/industry-trends/pups-on-patios/m-p/3287#M27 <P><SPAN>Give a warm welcome to summer <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":sun:">☀️</span> with ’Pups on Patios, an opportunity to ramp up your customer dining experience!</SPAN><SPAN><BR /></SPAN><SPAN><BR /></SPAN><SPAN>This is the perfect opportunity to welcome your guests’ beloved canine companions to your outdoor dining area. This ‘paw-some’ move caters to a growing trend and adds a unique charm to your establishment!</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="Bar-Boulud-Terrace-dog-friendly-patio-pug-social.jpg" style="width: 400px;"><img src="https://community.toasttab.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/570i238480626B7E1E6A/image-size/medium?v=v2&amp;px=400" role="button" title="Bar-Boulud-Terrace-dog-friendly-patio-pug-social.jpg" alt="Bar-Boulud-Terrace-dog-friendly-patio-pug-social.jpg" /></span><BR /></SPAN><SPAN><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":clipboard:">📋</span> </SPAN><STRONG>Doggie do’s and don’ts:</STRONG><SPAN><BR /></SPAN><SPAN>Before you roll out the welcome mat for these furry friends, it's crucial to understand the legal landscape. </SPAN><A href="https://www.animallaw.info/content/dogs-outdoor-dining" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN>Over 20 states </SPAN></A><SPAN>and numerous local governments already permit dogs, and a 2022 update to the</SPAN><A href="https://www.fda.gov/food/fda-food-code/food-code-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN> FDA Food Code</SPAN></A><SPAN>, (although subject to local regulatory authority approval), now provides guidance for allowing dogs in outdoor dining spaces.</SPAN></P> <P><BR /><SPAN><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":raising_hands:">🙌</span> </SPAN><STRONG>Paws-itive promotions:</STRONG><SPAN><BR /></SPAN><SPAN>Now, let's talk about the fun part - promotions. Welcoming dogs to your restaurant opens up a new avenue for creative promotions. From offering complimentary doggie biscuits and water to hosting a "yappy hour" during off-peak times!</SPAN><SPAN><BR /></SPAN><SPAN><BR /></SPAN><SPAN><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":eyes:">👀</span> Check out the full article here: </SPAN><A href="https://restaurant.org/education-and-resources/resource-library/pups-on-patios-8-tips-to-safely-cater-to-canine-companions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN>Pups on Patios: 8 tips to safely cater to canine companions</SPAN></A><SPAN>!</SPAN></P> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:07:11 GMT https://community.toasttab.com/t5/industry-trends/pups-on-patios/m-p/3287#M27 Rob 2023-06-02T14:07:11Z