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Hire Smarter, Run Better: How to Win the Restaurant Staffing Game (Supported by Workday)
WebinarsMay 06, 2026Join us for an inside look at new workforce development research that’s shaping today’s restaurant industry. This webinar will break down how current labor market trends and staffing challenges are affecting your bottom line—and what you can do about it.Read More -
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Key regulatory food safety trends in 2026
ArticlesFebruary 20, 2026ServSafe Allergens training integrates guidance to help operators stay ahead of compliance and serve guests confidently.Read More -
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ServSafe: Update on legislative trends impacting restaurants
ArticlesFebruary 03, 2026Regulations have affected allergen labeling, alcohol to go, and workplace violence prevention, among other things.Read More -
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Alcohol Public Policy Trends & Mitigating the Risks
WebinarsJanuary 29, 2026The changes to state and local alcohol policies in the last five years are the most significant since the end of Prohibition in 1933. Some of these changes create new opportunities for the hospitality industry, but they also come with a new set of liabilities and risks. In this webinar, learn about these new trends and how we can mitigate the risks. Also, learn more about ServSafe Alcohol training, specifically the content, benefits, and implementation.Read More -
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What’s Hot in 2026? Comfort, health, and value
ArticlesNovember 20, 2025This year’s culinary forecast breaks down industry trends, including a big love for smashed burgers.Read More -
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2026 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast
ResearchNovember 19, 2025Read MoreProfessional chefs predict the hottest food and menu trends for the coming year.
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National Restaurant Association Unveils 2026 Culinary Forecast: Smashed Burgers, Global Comfort, and Value Top the List
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Emerging Technology Trends in Restaurants and Food Service (Presented by AT&T)
WebinarsOctober 14, 2025Come explore ways restaurants are utilizing technology to reduce costs, enhance the customer experience, and enable visibility into operations. Daniel Chang, Technical Architect - 5G/IoT, will discuss ways AT&T enables restaurants to use technology to improve business operations.Read More -
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Time Use in 2024: Eating and Drinking Trends
ResearchJuly 24, 2025The American Time Use Survey data shows that people spent 74.4 minutes per day on average eating and drinking in 2024, up roughly 4 minutes than one decade earlier.Read More -
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DC Restaurant Employment
ResearchJuly 21, 2025Restaurant employment trends for Washington, D.C. in 2025.Read More