Webinars

Hurricane Preparedness for Restaurants: Planning, Response and Recovery - In Partnership With Resy

Jul 28, 2026 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

Duration: 1 hour

Hurricanes can pose a growing threat to your restaurant, disrupting supply chains, impacting safety, and causing expensive damage. Preparation is critical, yet many operators lack an actionable plan to protect their business before, during, and after a storm.
Join the National Restaurant Association, in partnership with Resy, for a practical webinar designed to help you stay resilient in severe storms. As your preparedness industry partner, we’re bringing together trusted experts and real-world operators to share tools, strategies, and resources for you to stay organized and recover quickly.

Hear from industry leaders about their experiences, including:

  • Alon Shaya, Owner/Founder, Pomegranate Hospitality, New Orleans
  • Tom Branighan, Co-Owner and Executive Chef, MaMou, New Orleans 

 
Takeaways:

  • A restaurant-specific step-by-step hurricane preparedness checklist
  • Best practices to help protect staff, guests, and physical assets
  • Communication guidance for before, during, and after a storm
  • Strategies to help minimize downtime and speed recovery

Whether you’re in a high-risk area or looking to strengthen your business continuity plan, this session will equip you with the insights and confidence to navigate hurricane season.