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OCTOBER 24, 2024

And you are hopefully starting to associate the circled “B” with businesses that you seek to support for their mission and ESG (environmental, social, & governance) commitments as much as their product. But is B Corp certification something restaurants should pursue? A combined score of 80 out of 200 is required.

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APRIL 21, 2021

Government Incentives. Owing to the fact that the hospitality sector has been badly affected by Covid-19, it has been a top priority for governments across the world to provide incentives and support to restart the industry. The good news doesn’t stop there, though. So, what are you waiting for?

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JANUARY 5, 2024

Working Lunch: It promises to be an historic year politically, with plenty of pandering by candidates and action on a slew of issues, from service fees to credit-card processing charges

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APRIL 29, 2024

Reality Check: The FTC wants the business to change several longstanding operating conventions. Has it heard why that's a bad idea?

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MARCH 19, 2021

This is no surprise—we saw the impact every day with many of our favorite restaurants completely shutting down or having to substantially cut back on both workforce and patron capacity due to government-mandated closures. Restaurant industry employees in 2020 were down 3.1 million from expected levels.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

In many cases, government incentives and tax reductions boost the sustainable process of e-commerce when it comes to deliveries. In turn, this helps reduce the risks of pollution affecting climate change. Investing in such vehicles for your business or choosing to use EVs when ordering food ensures you are doing your part to lower fuel waste.

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MAY 25, 2021

In general, the pandemic has changed leasing structures to address the inability of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs to conduct business in the event of government regulations that prohibit or limit the ability of the tenant to conduct business. Overall, commercial lease negotiations will see an overhaul on business interruption provisions.

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AUGUST 3, 2020

There has never been a more important time for employee (and management) training than right now. [] GOVERNMENT DOESN’T UNDERSTAND: It has become abundantly clear that federal, and in some cases, state governments do not fully comprehend what the restaurant industry is facing.

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

This government-backed program makes it easier for consumers to identify appliances that meet high energy-efficiency standards. Ovens and refrigerators, in particular, are energy-hungry devices. Therefore, one of your priorities should be to invest in energy-efficient equipment. Wherever possible, opt for items that are Energy Star-rated.

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

In an effort to clamp down on surging COVID cases, local governments have instituted new stay at home orders and restrictions on restaurant dining heading into the December holidays. Therefore, we expect that the “New Normal” of operations will be here to stay at least until summer if not into the fall of 2021.

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AUGUST 26, 2021

However, based on the spread of the delta variant, shifting mask guidance from the CDC, differing local government regulations (such as Los Angeles County’s current indoor mask requirement regardless of vaccination status) and low vaccination rates in various states , restaurant operations are still far from normal.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2025

By digitalizing processes and fostering innovation, this will help businesses unlock their ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) potential while achieving their own sustainability goals 4. Payment providers like Nexi are also integrating sustainability into value chains to reduce environmental impact.

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The numbers come from the 2022 environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report of the vegan brand Beyond Meat , from which PLNT Burger gets its patties. These numbers are largely hypothetical. Even though it’s become more common, sustainability costs more than conventional food production.

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JULY 22, 2024

The White House pledged Friday to halt the use of the packaging in all federally supported foodservice operations by 2027.

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JULY 15, 2020

However, restaurants seeking to capitalize on this new technology must navigate the aviation and privacy laws governing commercial drone operations. However, restaurants seeking to capitalize on this new technology must navigate the aviation and privacy laws governing commercial drone operations. The first is a waiver of Part 107.31

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

After months-long dining room closures prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants gained new life in the summer when most government jurisdictions allowed outdoor patio dining. But as temperatures fall, establishments in colder climates are exploring ways to extend their patio season into the winter.

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MARCH 14, 2025

After a calamitous year of intermittent closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many local governments were beginning to loosen indoor dining restrictions. In the spring of 2021, restaurants across the country were scrambling to find staff. As vaccine distribution widened , operators couldnt keep pace with pent-up demand.

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APRIL 8, 2020

Several restaurant owners had shown concerns even before the official closure, expressing the need for support from the government in order to be able to handle business costs and staff wages. Upon such request, the UK government announced a £330bn loan support package which aims to help businesses impacted by the coronavirus.

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APRIL 15, 2020

As businesses, schools, government entities, and other public places, have been shutting down, many families are packing their pantries using grocery stores. With government mandates on social distancing, it has taken the restaurant industry into a new operating environment.

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APRIL 21, 2020

Some of our Washington and Oregon hospitality clients shut down early, while others waited for a government order; some shut down entirely, while some have tried to stay afloat by moving to to-go and delivery only. In March 2020, restaurateurs across the country have had to shutter their businesses in some cases literally overnight.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

You can use tech to not only track things like wellness checks or questionnaires but communicate those results to customers or local government bodies when needed. Many customers are still looking for assurance that their restaurants are still paying extra attention to health and safety as they begin to dine in again.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

In many cases, government incentives and tax reductions boost the sustainable process of e-commerce when it comes to deliveries. In turn, this helps reduce the risks of pollution affecting climate change. Investing in such vehicles for your business or choosing to use EVs when ordering food ensures you are doing your part to lower fuel waste.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

While most fine-dining restaurants have their go-to sustainable suppliers, there’s a need for local governments to build a database to make it easy for chefs to find more sustainable options and new ingredients to help them keep their costs down.

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In just the last couple of years, the country has tallied one of the worlds highest inflation rates, and a new far-right governments attempts to rein in price increases in 2024 triggered a recession and surging poverty. Amid the tumult, the Plaza Mayor pan dulce has become its own kind of economic indicator.

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DECEMBER 22, 2020

They are offered by foundations, corporations, charities, government agencies (local, state, federal), philanthropic organizations, international entities, and even celebrities offering financial assistance.

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MARCH 11, 2025

As government policies constantly changed, the bank remained proactive ensuring we got the help we needed without any missteps. We had the bank’s crucial support, from helping navigate shifting PPP regulations to providing temporary mortgage relief that eased cash flow challenges.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Many areas across the country are in the midst of a “second lockdown,” as state and local governments are again restricting businesses with indoor dining to help curb COVID-19’s spread. That said, LLCs offer somewhat limited flexibility as independent legal entities and have few statutory requirements governing them.

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JUNE 17, 2020

However, unless and until it is formally sanctioned either by the local or state government and put forth as a service fee for the additional sanitation, such a surcharge may be viewed as an unacceptable expense to pass along to customers during these difficult financial times.

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APRIL 29, 2021

Robust HVAC systems and provisions governing airflow and ventilation maintenance will soon become the new norm. Due to the pandemic, landlords have begun to push back on co-tenancy provisions citing government shutdown uncertainty. Co-Tenancy Provisions.

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AUGUST 24, 2020

If they survive, restaurants and their suppliers stand to face local governments starved for new sources of tax revenue. However, most local governments have broad authority to tax a variety of goods and services which directly impact restaurateurs and their providers.

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APRIL 23, 2021

The International Franchise Association predicts increased consumer savings, as well as the rollout of the vaccine and a government aid package helping erase last year’s losses. Franchising is projected to open more than 26,000 locations and add nearly 800,000 new jobs in 2021.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Following government recommendations is always required but going the extra mile by providing a positive culture with purpose can help your employees feel more invested in protecting customers and your business. Information about COVID-19 evolves regularly, as do regular government requirements and your own standards.

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JUNE 3, 2022

While government assistance programs and widening the talent pool are one way to conquer the issue, restaurant operators can implement new strategies to help ease the labor shortage by using marketing tactics. Put your marketing skills to work to recruit new talent and fill open job positions at your quick-service restaurant.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The other big challenge the pandemic has brought to life is forcing businesses and governments to rethink our approach to packaging waste. In fact, many states are already pushing to make on-demand laws permanent, including Iowa, Ohio, Oklahoma, Missouri, Florida and D.C. Legislators Will Rethink How to Better Manage Product Waste.

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MARCH 10, 2022

Despite the above, many brokers and consultants have recommended clients, at minimum, notice the insurance policies anyway, to avoid untimely reporting, to allow for a recordkeeping of loss of income, and to create a placeholder in the event a state or federal government was to force insurers to provide some level protection in the future.

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OCTOBER 28, 2020

The hospitality industry is the third largest employer in the United States (behind healthcare and government.) It’s a workforce of over 15 million people that all contribute to our country’s economy and culture in a major way.

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