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Month: March 2018

The New Age of Hotel Amenities

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)

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25 promos springing up this Easter

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)

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Trump tax cuts trigger McDonald’s expanded education perks

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)

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10 tips for rocking your restaurant’s soundtrack

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)

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Upcoming Events

May
3
Fri
8:30 am Seattle ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Seattle ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
May 3 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Seattle ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Registration deadline: April 19 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $240 The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills CFPM, PIC and DOK food[...]
May
8
Wed
10:00 am Live webinar! Key factors impact...
Live webinar! Key factors impact...
May 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Live webinar! Key factors impacting the value of a hospitality business at the time of sale: Demystifying the revenue multiple
Join Oliver Kotelnikov from IBA at 10 a.m. on May 8. He will discuss how the fair market value of a family business often represents a large portion of an entrepreneur’s financial holdings. Proceeds from[...]
1:30 pm Third-party webinar: Employer Gu...
Third-party webinar: Employer Gu...
May 8 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend the Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights webinar to learn about the workplace rules and regulations enforced by the Employment Standards program at[...]
May
10
Fri
9:30 am Spokane ServSafe Manager Class @ URM Foodservice
Spokane ServSafe Manager Class @ URM Foodservice
May 10 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Spokane ServSafe Manager Class @ URM Foodservice
Registration deadline: April 26 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $240 The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills CFPM, PIC and DOK food[...]
May
13
Mon
8:30 am Vancouver ServSafe Manager Class @ Bleu Door Bakery
Vancouver ServSafe Manager Class @ Bleu Door Bakery
May 13 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Vancouver ServSafe Manager Class @ Bleu Door Bakery
Registration deadline: April 29 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $240 The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills CFPM, PIC and DOK food[...]
May
14
Tue
8:30 am Ellensburg ServSafe Manager Class @ Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
Ellensburg ServSafe Manager Class @ Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
May 14 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Ellensburg ServSafe Manager Class @ Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
Registration deadline: April 30 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $240 The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills CFPM, PIC and DOK food[...]
May
15
Wed
10:00 am Live webinar! Beyond the bill: T...
Live webinar! Beyond the bill: T...
May 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Live webinar! Beyond the bill: The impact of tip automation & daily payments on restaurant success & employee happiness
Join Steve Hooper, formerly of Ethan Stowell Restaurants, at 10 a.m., May 15, as he discusses tip automation and TipHaus with Patrick Yearout, Ivar’s senior innovation & recruitment director. Having previously worked for Ethan Stowell[...]
May
17
Fri
8:30 am Everett ServSafe Manager Class @ WSU Everett Campus
Everett ServSafe Manager Class @ WSU Everett Campus
May 17 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Everett ServSafe Manager Class @ WSU Everett Campus
Registration deadline: May 3 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $199   The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills CFPM, PIC and DOK[...]
May
20
Mon
8:30 am Kent ServSafe Manager Class @ Harbor Foodservice
Kent ServSafe Manager Class @ Harbor Foodservice
May 20 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Kent ServSafe Manager Class @ Harbor Foodservice
Registration deadline: May 6 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $240 The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills CFPM, PIC and DOK food[...]
May
22
Wed
10:00 pm Live webinar! Protecting profita...
Live webinar! Protecting profita...
May 22 @ 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Live webinar! Protecting profitability: Crime prevention strategies for hospitality businesses
Renee Rhodes, a hospitality client risk advisor and Trenton Holloway, a risk control specialist from IMA, will discuss crime prevention strategies, creating procedures, training and communication to reduce crime on your property. Join us at[...]

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