With Rey Arias, owner of El Toro Mexican Restaurant & Cantina.
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Tips, Tip Pooling and Service Charges
Aren’t tips, tip pools, service charges and surcharges the same thing?
Each has its own legal rules and risks, but there is cross over. A mandatory tip out is a tip pool. A surcharge may qualify as a service charge.
Going Green toolkit
These resources range from information on the Clean Buildings Act to guidance on how to remain in compliance with bans on plastic bags, single-use service ware and single-use personal beauty products.
Buying or Selling a Hospitality Business with IBA and KeyBank SBA
An insider’s perspective on securing the funding you need.
Wildfire, Extreme Heat & Snow toolkit
Neither snow nor smoke nor heat wave keeps hospitality businesses from serving our guests!
Be prepared with our extreme weather toolkit.
Alcohol to go toolkit
The rules for alcohol to-go have changed—don’t get left behind! This toolkit provides comprehensive guidance on the state’s alcohol-to-go laws, including changes that were made after the pandemic.
As Alcohol Sales Decline, Nonalcoholic Drink Menus Are Thriving at Restaurants
Beyond the Buzz: Why Restaurants Are Betting Big on Nonalcoholic DrinksAt restaurants, alcohol sales have been...
Here’s how independent restaurants are using AI to help their businesses
Here’s how independent restaurants are using AI to help their businessesFrom staffing and inventory to menu planning,...
Seattle Total Compensation Press Conference
Anthony Anton, president and CEO of the Washington Hospitality Association, and Charlie Anthe, president of the...
The Restaurant Dollar (2024)
The 2024 Restaurant Operations survey results are now available for purchase and download from the National Restaurant...
Quick Bites: Updates to the state food code
Approximately every eight years, Washington updates the state food code based on the most recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Model Food Code. In this toolkit, you will find the most important health code changes affecting hospitality businesses from the state’s 2022 update.
Sexual Harassment: Stop it before it starts – Toolkit
Employers need to adopt strong workplace policies that stop sexual harassment before it starts. Employers also have a duty to investigate complaints and other suspicions of sexual harassment that emerge.
Umbrella & Excess Liability: How Much Is Enough for Hotels and Restaurants?
With Cassie Stenberg and Lynsee Weigand of IMA.
Washington state hospitality professionals nominated for James Beard Awards
Every year, the James Beard Awards shine a spotlight on the most talented chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary...
FSTEC Insider 2024: How restaurants are challenging gender bias in tech
Off the top of your head, what are the AI chatbot and digital personal assistant names you can think of? Alexa, Siri,...
The Horseshoe Cafe: America’s oldest 24-hour diner resides in Bellingham, WA
In the heart of downtown Bellingham stands not only Washington’s oldest diner, but America’s oldest 24-hour diner: The...
Member Spotlight: Adam Hegsted – expanding Spokane’s palate, making his community a better place
By Paul Schlienz Adam Hegsted’s Eat Good Group is one of the biggest things to ever hit Spokane and Northern...
Member Spotlight: Chelan Cafe
By Paul Schlienz In business since 1938, it’s hard to imagine West Seattle without the Chelan Cafe, and it’s done much...
Member spotlight: Duvall Tavern
By Paul Schlienz The Duvall Tavern embodies resilience – both in its long history and in its people. The tavern opened...
Member Spotlight: L’Ecole No. 41
By Paul Schlienz Located in southeastern Washington’s Walla Walla Valley, L’Ecole No. 41 is a third-generation...