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Four Hands-Free Solutions to Help Make Your Restaurant Touchless

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According to a 2012 review from Mayo Clinic , most studies found paper towels are more effective at drying hands, removing bacteria and causing less contamination than electric dryers. Not to mention, the price might be a bit steep as well. You might be wondering why electric hand dryers were left off the list.

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Effectively Targeting and Marketing to Gen Z

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Born between 1995-2012, they range from seven to 24 years of age. " Food-related brands are some of the most competitive and innovative social media accounts vying for Gen Z attention and their fast food dollars, and of course, they’re dominated by big brands that offer value at lower price points.

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Restaurants with Strong Brand Identities Captivate Gen Z

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Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is a demographic known for being tech-savvy and socially conscious. Dynamic pricing on these platforms might be necessary to combat some of the lost revenue due to fees. Here are the biggest takeaways for how restaurants can engage with Gen Z in ways that create a competitive advantage.

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The Cost of Doing Business: Hidden Payment Fee Red Flags

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To help recoup the cost of accepting cards, some restaurants are raising the prices of menu items, and others (where permitted by state law and merchant services agreement) are adding a credit card surcharge to bills. According to the Wall Street Journal , the dollar amount of interchange fees more than doubled from 2012 to 2019, and U.S.

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Q1 2022 Legal Update

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An earlier version of the law was passed in 2012, but was struck down in 2019. The AG alleged that Grubhub’s listing of restaurants without their consent and charging higher prices for food than the restaurants charge on their own websites are deceptive and unfair trade practices.

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The Stages of Gentrification, as Told by Restaurant Openings

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A key component of gentrification, which distinguishes it from revitalization, is the demographic shift that happens when newer, more expensive development attracts wealthier newcomers, often young professionals, who then price out the community’s original residents. and 1 is indicative of a strong correlation. By 2013, there were 13.

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For SNAP Recipients, Grocery Inflation Hits Hard

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With grocery prices up nearly 13 percent compared to last year, many low-income Americans receiving food assistance are going hungry This story was originally published on Civil Eats. Every week, the prices increase and increase and increase.”. Every week, the prices increase and increase and increase.”. It’s like a bad dream.