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While the national economy is projected to register healthy growth in 2021, the labor market isn’t expected to fully recover until 2022.
The pandemic is forcing students to face big challenges, including how to pay for hospitality-related educations.
Winning menu and off-premises focus sets up transformed concept for success now and in the future.
The coronavirus altered business for everyone. Use every tool at your disposal to succeed in the new environment.
Restaurant sales declined for the third consecutive month in December, with total industry sales losses reaching $240 billion in 2020.
Payroll Protection Program loans are back; application process is streamlined for smaller loans and expenses covered are tax deductible.
Educational Foundation fundraiser collected more than $850K to help restaurant workers hurt by the pandemic restart their careers.
After the devastation of 2020, we assess the state of our industry and offer a sampling of trends shaping businesses this year.
The latest edition recommends consumers reduce intake of sugar, sodium and saturated fat, and embrace customization and culture.
Eating and drinking places finished 2020 nearly 2.5 million jobs (or 20%) below their pre-coronavirus employment level.
Bloomin’ Brands newest concept has a menu that’s set to-go from the get-go.
The percent of restaurant sales coming from travelers and visitors is less than half of what it was before COVID-19.
Restaurant employment in 47 states and the District of Columbia remained below February’s pre-coronavirus level.
Improving your rooftop HVAC and kitchen exhaust helps exchange the air and is a best practice for any time of any year.
Consumers say they plan to give gift cards as holiday presents. That’s good news for restaurants still struggling during the pandemic.
Restaurant sales plunged 4% in November, and a majority of operators expect business conditions to worsen during the winter months.
Finding good solutions to bad problems requires a strong team equipped with the right tech tools.
Nothing proves the industry’s innovation better than the rise of myriad off-premises-only dining models.
Document’s December update incorporates the latest recommendations from leading health and safety authorities.
Seeks Congressional leadership’s help to pass COVID-19 restaurant relief legislation as industry faces record closures during pandemic.
Chef-owners open during COVID-19, adapting menu, space and service to succeed in a pandemic environment.
As business conditions continue to deteriorate, the likelihood of additional restaurant staffing reductions is rising.
Association’s Sean Kennedy shares his views on what the first year of the new administration could look like for the restaurant industry.
Despite being in need themselves, restaurants continue to find ways to give.
IRS releases guidance on deductibility of business expenses paid for with PPP loans, and it isn’t good for restaurants.