Supporting Local Restaurants

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According to the National Restaurant Association, more than 110,000 eating and drinking establishments closed in 2020. That number is set to increase in 2021.

In the spirit of shopping local and supporting local businesses, Sandy Ruben & Associates wanted to find a way to help local restaurants and thank their customers. They came up with the “Support Local Restaurants Initiative” and, this past January during the Atlanta Gift Show, offered customers gift cards to any local restaurant they chose.

More than $6,000 were purchased at more than 170 locally-owned and operated restaurants including Iron Paffle in Charlottesville, Virginia; Luella’s BBQ in Ashville, North Carolina; Kudzu Seafood in Macon, Georgia, and more.

Sandy Ruben & Associates plans to continue this initiative by offering customers gift cards during the July Atlanta Gift Show to support local, independent food venues.

Thank you to Sandy Ruben for

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