Five Small Businesses Will Receive a $20,000
Business Grant, Consultation with Jon Taffer, and a Complete SkyTab
POS System from Shift4.
Jon Taffer, an award-winning hospitality expert and star of
popular TV show Bar Rescue, and Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR), the leader in
integrated payments and commerce technology, have announced the
five winners of the 2nd annual SkyTab Rescue Mission contest
to support restaurants and other small businesses in need of
assistance. Each winner will receive a $20,000 business grant, a
consultation with Jon Taffer, and a complete SkyTab POS System.
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Over 100 businesses applied for the Rescue Mission contest and
the top 10 finalists were voted on via social media, receiving over
5,000 total votes. The five winners are Dragonfly Café in Milford,
NE, Pips Pub in Evansville, IN, Rock Lake Lodge & Campground in
Bloomer, WI, Comedy in Harlem in NY and Kitty’s Cheesecakes in
Ferndale, MI.
“Restaurants and small businesses today are facing unprecedented
challenges,” said Jon Taffer. “That’s why I’m excited to partner
with Shift4 once again on this initiative. Together, we’re
empowering business owners with the tools, support, and resources
they need to succeed. With my expertise, the cash prize, and the
numerous benefits of SkyTab POS, we have the opportunity to create
meaningful change and set them on a path to lasting success.”
“At Shift4, we're committed to helping small businesses thrive
and we’re thrilled to support these deserving restaurants, bars,
and venues through the Rescue Mission contest,” said Shift4’s SVP
of Marketing Nate Hirshberg. “All five winners have such inspiring
stories that reflect their incredible impact both inside and
outside their businesses. We’re proud to give them the tools and
resources they need to grow and succeed.”
The first winner is Comedy in Harlem, a vibrant Black-owned
comedy club in New York, NY.
“We accumulated significant credit card debt after having to
relocate from our original location. Though the grant wouldn’t
erase all our challenges, it would allow us to make critical
improvements—such as purchasing kitchen equipment to offer a proper
menu and installing signage to let people know we’re here,” said
Jamie Roberts, co-owner, Comedy in Harlem. “Our storefront has
great potential, but we need the visibility to draw in more
customers.”
The second winner is Pips Pub, a family-owned old school diner
in Evansville, IN.
“While business is trending higher than last year and we’re
constantly busy and we still aren’t making ends meet,” said Sean
Swank, co-owner, Pips Pub. “We need help connecting the final dots
to make this restaurant the success we know it can be.”
The third winner is Dragonfly Café, a specialty coffee and café
in Milford, NE.
“We are in need of a rescue mission to provide us the guidance
to continue to grow our business and efficiently serve the
community without burnout and digging into debt,” said Mallory
Gregory, owner Dragonfly Café. “We have many areas in the back of
the house that need updated equipment, and we are continually
swamped and want to maximize our amazing team members through
updates and efficient systems.”
The fourth winner is Kitty’s Cheesecakes, a family-owned dessert
business in Ferndale, MI.
“We have a challenging time continuing to purchase our main
ingredients due to inflation,” said LaDawn Morris, owner Kitty’s
Cheesecakes. “My POS system is outdated, and I can’t afford the
high processing fees. I also had the opportunity to ship our
cheesecakes nationwide, but I need to utilize my space accordingly
and be able to store enough product and have employees.”
The fifth winner is Rock Lake Lodge & Campground, a
picturesque vacation spot in Bloomer, WI.
“We have spent well over $30,000 already on critical
improvements, not including the current ongoing log restoration.
Unfortunately, these expenses have taken away from our budget for
what we consider to be customer focused impressions and
experiences, and to accentuate and differentiate us from other
establishments. We are striving to keep all of the regained
customers and their trust, and increase new business as well,” said
Jerry Kook, co-owner, Rock Lake and Lodge Campground.
Shift4 has made small businesses a core focus, delivering
technology that allows business owners to streamline their
operations and focus on growth. The company’s SkyTab POS is a
modern, all-in-one technology platform that allows restaurants and
bars to deliver exceptional guest experiences and manage every
aspect of their business. It includes integrated online ordering
and reservations, contactless/QR code ordering and payment,
built-in marketing tools and loyalty program, mobile devices for
tableside ordering and payment, comprehensive reporting, and much
more.
To learn more about SkyTab, visit www.skytab.com.
About Shift4
Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying
complex payments ecosystems across the world. As the leader in
commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of
transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in
virtually every industry. For more information, visit
shift4.com.
About Jon Taffer
Jon Taffer is an award-winning hospitality expert, entrepreneur
and thought leader with nearly 40 years of experience in the
hospitality, entertainment, and nightlife industries. Best known as
executive producer and star of Paramount Network’s Bar Rescue, a
non-scripted reality show that spotlights Jon as he saves failing
bars from looming closure now in its eighth season. His latest
endeavor is Taffer’s Browned Butter Bourbon, a rich, bold bourbon
whiskey with notes of vanilla and toffee inspired by his years of
cocktail and culinary creations. In 2019, Jon announced the launch
of his own innovative, full-service restaurant franchise concept,
Taffer’s Tavern, which debuted in Atlanta in 2020. Taffer’s Tavern
features outstanding signature cocktails, elevated tavern foods,
and the latest advancements in restaurant technologies.
Concurrently, Jon runs Taffer Dynamics, his business consulting
firm. Over the years, he has consulted for a range of well-known
brands, including the NFL Network, Anheuser-Bush, Ritz-Carlton, TGI
Fridays, Buffalo Wild Wings, Famous Dave’s Barbecue and Fortune 500
brands such as Hyatt Hotels and Marriott International. In
addition, Jon is a best-selling author having written three books:
“Raise the Bar,” “Don’t Bulls*t Yourself,” and his newest book “The
Power of Conflict: Speak Your Mind and Get the Results You Want.”
For more information, visit www.jontaffer.com.
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