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The New Age of Hotel Amenities

Mar 30, 2018 | Archive

The cutting edge of hotel amenities in 2018 covers a lot of ground. Where there was once a utilitarian lobby, there’s now space for guests to hang out with their electronics. (Commercial Property Executive)

25 promos springing up this Easter

Mar 30, 2018 | Archive

With Easter falling on April 1 this year, restaurants are lining up all sorts of promotions to attract customers during the holiday weekend, including Sunday brunch, egg-based dishes, themed desserts and lots of Peeps. See what restaurants have in store for Easter. (Nation’s Restaurant News)

Trump tax cuts trigger McDonald’s expanded education perks

Mar 30, 2018 | Archive

Driven by President Trump’s corporate tax cut, McDonald’s is tripling its tuition perks for eligible employees as part of a plan to allocate $150 million over five years to help workers further their education. The Oak Brook, Ill.-based quick-service operator said Thursday it will increase tuition assistance for eligible restaurant workers from $700 to $2,500 a year. (Nation’s Restaurant News)

10 tips for rocking your restaurant’s soundtrack

Mar 30, 2018 | Archive

Music in your restaurant helps set the mood. But unless you’re in the mood for lawsuits, malfunctioning sound systems, mismatched music or worse, there are some things to consider. The internet has made it easier than ever to curate a great sound — moving restaurant operators away from physical CDs and into the realm of the Cloud. But it’s not as simple as opening a music app and hitting “play.” (Restaurant Hospitality)