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With vaccines readily available, indoor dining restrictions have lifted and customers are ready to indulge in what they once took for granted — eating indoors in a restaurant. The United States, however, finds itself in strange economic times; restaurants across the country and industry-wide are struggling to find quality candidates to hire. In fact, some […]

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States such as Colorado, New Hampshire, and Texas are taking action against third-party food delivery services. This new legislative trend seeks to place restrictions on third-party food delivery platforms, specifically requiring the company to get permission from a restaurant prior to listing them on the app and acting as their delivery service. Opposing Industry Perspectives […]

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The restaurant industry is one of the most severely impacted sectors of the economy due to the COVID-19 emergency measures. Restaurant restrictions are in place in most states. The majority of these restrictions prohibit or severely limit on-premise dining. This means that no one is sitting in restaurant dining rooms or getting served by restaurant […]

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UPDATE for 2020: The KFC Yule Log is back for the third year! And it’s back at Walmart and Walmart.com. Unfortunately, it appears to be sold out online currently. But check back often and check selected physical Walmart locations. Or try your luck with an “In Stock” notification online. Keep your finger-lickin’ fingers crossed! It’s […]

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Today the National Restaurant Association, in partnership with American Express and Nestlé Professional, released its 10-year outlook report on the projected state of the restaurant industry in 2030. The report, “Restaurant Industry 2030: Actionable Insights for the Future,” examines the key indicators shaping the future of the industry, identifies the most and least likely developments over […]

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What is the Impossible Burger? If you engage in any form of media including radio, TV, social media or the internet, you’ve probably heard of the Impossible Burger. It became all the rage when people discovered they could both eat healthy and eat vegan (or vegetarian) without sacrificing their cravings for meat. After 5 years […]

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Looks like Taco Bell would like to grab some of the marketing attention that its brand sibling, KFC, has been hogging lately. This summer, super fans can look forward to the opening of an ultra-swanky Taco Bell hotel. But this is not for the kiddos. This is a luxury resort designed for 18-and-over super fans […]

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WASHINGTON, DC – After 12 years successfully leading one of Washington’s largest and most influential trade associations, advancing and protecting all aspects of the restaurant and foodservice industry, National Restaurant Association (NRA) and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation President & CEO Dawn Sweeney announced today that she will step down when her current contract ends at […]

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About a year ago, we told you about the European Union’s plan to address the issue of single-use plastics. On April 15, 2019, the EU passed a measure supporting a sweeping single-use disposables ban to go into effect beginning in 2021. “Plastics poison our seas,” said Belgian legislator Frédérique Ries. “If we do not take action, […]

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It’s ironic that something that started out with the Diner’s Club should be at the center of the cashless restaurant controversy.  Most historians agree that the modern incarnation of the credit card began in 1950 with the birth of the Diner’s Club card. But card-based payments have grown beyond just credit cards to include debit […]

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UPDATED –  California enacted a ban of latex gloves that went into effect on January 1, 2020. Ohio becomes the latest state to enact a latex glove ban for restaurants, foodservice and retail food establishments. Effective March 1, 2019, latex gloves will no longer be permitted. This latex glove ban is similar to laws on […]

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