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From entry-level to executive: Women reshape hospitality leadership in Washington

Women have long been the backbone of the hospitality industry, bringing creativity, resilience,...

Webinar replay! Sexual Harassment: What every employer needs to know

Hoss & Patel to be honored at this year’s Washington Hospitality Conference

If you plan to attend this year’s Washington Hospitality Conference, congratulate Lane Hoss and...

Premiums set to rise: ESD announced increased premiums for Paid Family & Medical Leave

Washington state’s Employment Security Department (ESD) announced the new premium increases for...

National Food Safety Month 2024: What is a foodborne illness

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about one in six people get sick from...

National Food Safety Month 2024: Foodborne Illnesses

The Center for Disease Control estimates there are around 48 million cases of foodborne illnesses...

Spokane chapter engagement on homelessness and public safety challenges

The Homeless Rights Ordinance has seen considerable back and forth, including a two-week deferral followed by an indefinite deferral. Now, a series of roundtables is planned. During a press conference on Sept. 5, Council...

The 2024 Restaurant Operations survey is now available

The 2024 Restaurant Operations survey is now available for purchase from the National Restaurant Association. Members can purchase this valuable data guide for $100.

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North Central, Bonney Lake high schools shine in ProStart competition

Update: During the National ProStart Invitational from April 26-28 in Baltimore, Maryland, Bonney...

Our members-only section is live!

We made an exciting change to our members-only section to elevate your website experience and...

SRA: Swipe Fee Settlement Provides Bandage, Not Systemic Reform, for Restaurants

Earlier today, a proposed settlement agreement was announced requiring Visa and Mastercard to reduce swipe fees charged to restaurants and other merchants to process credit card transactions starting in April 2025. While this news is welcome, it merely provides temporary relief while allowing credit card companies to raise rates in the future.