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Month: September 2018

Theme Restaurants: Making the leap from fad to fixture

Restaurants filled with pop-culture memorabilia, kitschy menus and gift shops were a driving force of dining trends in the 1980s and early 1990s. Part tourist attraction and part dining establishment, it seemed theme restaurants were everywhere. (Nation’s Restaurant News)

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Report: US travel market remains strong

Marcus & Millichap reported a positive outlook for U.S. hotels as confidence remains high among both consumers and business owners. Marcus & Millichap this week released its Q3 2018 National Hospitality Report. According to the report, summer travel is expected to exceed last year’s numbers by 6 percent, which is expected to, in turn, continue boosting already high occupancies. (Lodging)

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Chipotle taps Zenput to ensure food safety standards

Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to improve restaurant operations, including following its food safety protocols, through the deployment of Zenput. The San Francisco-based company’s software is primarily used by brands such as Domino’s Pizza, KFC, and 7-Eleven to audit restaurant operations remotely. (Nation’s Restaurant News)

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How Hotels Need to Balance the Amenities We Want Versus Those We Actually Use

Our anticipated use of certain hotel amenities is often greater than our actual use, according to the findings of a new study from the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration’s Center for Hospitality Research. More often than not, researchers found, guests expect to use certain amenities such as an alarm clock, spa, and in-room dining than they actually do use them. (Skift)

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Upcoming Events

Mar
19
Tue
8:30 am Ellensburg ServSafe Manager Class @ Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
Ellensburg ServSafe Manager Class @ Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
Mar 19 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Ellensburg ServSafe Manager Class @ Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
Registration deadline: March 5 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[...]
Mar
20
Wed
10:00 am Live webinar! Introducing an IRS...
Live webinar! Introducing an IRS...
Mar 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Live webinar! Introducing an IRS tax credit specifically for restaurants and bars, with Adesso Capital
Tips fuel your business and it’s time you took advantage of the unique tax benefits afforded to you. The FICA Gratuity Credit is a federal tax credit for employers with tip-driven employees. This IRS credit[...]
Mar
21
Thu
1:00 pm Third-party webinar: Home Electr...
Third-party webinar: Home Electr...
Mar 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Third-party webinar: Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program
The Washington State Department of Commerce will hold virtual sessions about the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program at 1 p.m. on March 21 for eligible third-party small businesses. During the sessions, Commerce staff[...]
Mar
22
Fri
8:30 am Everett ServSafe Manager Class @ WSU Everett Campus
Everett ServSafe Manager Class @ WSU Everett Campus
Mar 22 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Everett ServSafe Manager Class @ WSU Everett Campus
Registration deadline: March 8 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[...]
Mar
25
Mon
8:30 am Vancouver ServSafe Manager Class @ Bleu Door Bakery
Vancouver ServSafe Manager Class @ Bleu Door Bakery
Mar 25 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Vancouver ServSafe Manager Class @ Bleu Door Bakery
Registration deadline: March 11 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[...]
Mar
27
Wed
10:00 am Live webinar – The Hospitality P...
Live webinar – The Hospitality P...
Mar 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Live webinar - The Hospitality Profit: P&L management for front and back managers
P&L management is critical at the manager level yet financial training is often little and far between. Please join Rick Braa for a session focused on the most important financial report card in the restaurant[...]
Apr
5
Fri
8:30 am Seattle ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Seattle ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Apr 5 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Seattle ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Registration deadline: March 22 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[...]
Apr
8
Mon
8:30 am Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Apr 8 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Registration deadline: March 25 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[...]
Apr
10
Wed
10:00 am NEW DATE!! [Ask a Lawyer] Salary...
NEW DATE!! [Ask a Lawyer] Salary...
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
NEW DATE!! [Ask a Lawyer] Salary transparency unveiled: Navigating new job posting policies
NEW DATE!! A recent Seattle Times article highlighted the increasing number of class action lawsuits filed against business owners for failing to comply with the state’s pay transparency requirements for job postings. In short, employers[...]
10:00 am Third-party webinar: Employer gu...
Third-party webinar: Employer gu...
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Third-party webinar: Employer guide to workers’ rights
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[...]

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