The recession that began in 2007 had a hand in reshaping the US restaurant scene in ways that are still being felt as the economy continues to improve. The number of restaurants dipped 2% last fall from a year earlier, fueled by a 3% drop in the number of independent eateries, according to NPD Group data, as restaurant visits remained flat. (SmartBrief)
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The hospitality industry is made of small businesses that may struggle to provide retirement plans to their employees as a benefit. Thanks to a law passed in 2015, sponsored by Sen. Mark Mullet, D-Issaquah, who is a restaurateur and Washington Hospitality Association member, small businesses and their employees have a way to save for retirement.
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The Edmonds City Council passed a resolution Wednesday night stating its intent to ban single-use...
Read MorePersonalization is key in travel, fostering loyalty in unique ways. But most road trips aren’t being sold by a company — American road trips have long been DIY. (Skift)
Read MoreAt the end of last year, we explored the future of fast casual and how, despite doom and gloom media coverage about the fast casual slump, things are looking optimistic for operators in the segment. Now we’re turning the spotlight to casual dining and how the segment is adapting to evolving consumer expectations. (SmartBrief)
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