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The surprising ways your company can be liable for human trafficking – and four steps to minimize dangers

Jun 2, 2025 | National Restaurant Association, WP2025

How missed calls are draining Washington restaurants’ thin margins (and what you can do about it)

How missed calls are draining Washington restaurants’ thin margins (and what you can do about it)

Jun 2, 2025 | National Restaurant Association, WP2025

By Gilbert Joseph, founder & CEO of MaskdAI In Washington state, restaurant owners are navigating one of the toughest financial landscapes in recent memory. Recent data reveals that the average profit margin for restaurants in the state has dwindled to a...
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Senate Action on Swipe Fees – Add Your Voice!

May 21, 2025 | National Restaurant Association, WP2025

From Sean Kennedy, Executive Vice President of Public AffairsNational Restaurant Association Credit card swipe fees are one of the highest costs restaurant operators face—and they’ve more than doubled in the past decade. These fees hurt small businesses, drive up...
Experience over expense: Millennials and Gen Z help drive recovery

Experience over expense: Millennials and Gen Z help drive recovery

Feb 19, 2025 | News

The American Hotel and Lodging Association’s 2025 State of the Industry report has revealed key insights about evolving travel trends. One such finding regards younger generations’ spending habits. Millennials and Gen Z are playing a crucial role in the hotel...
The first and lasting impression: How parking impacts guest experience and revenue

The first and lasting impression: How parking impacts guest experience and revenue

Oct 31, 2024 | News

Have you ever decided to go somewhere else because there was no parking at the original place? Parking is more than just providing an available space for a guest’s car. It presents an opportunity to improve a guest’s overall experience and therefore leads to great...
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