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Build more resilient teams with DEI

Discover 5 low- or no-cost resources to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the restaurant workplace. Plus, get best practices for maximizing DEI initiatives.
The restaurant industry, by the numbers

The restaurant industry, by the numbers

Get timely data to guide business decisions, including change in seated diners, inflation vs check averages and more
5 ways restaurants can succeed at sustainability

5 ways restaurants can succeed at sustainability

Find out how top restaurants around the country make sustainability a core part of their business and win points with eco-conscious guests
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Learn from the greats: 10 extraordinary restaurants that every owner should study

Learn from the greats: 10 extraordinary restaurants that every owner should study
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Say goodbye to gas: Induction gives restaurant chefs more control (it’s also safer and greener!)

Find out what comes after gas ranges in professional kitchens. Plus learn about the benefits of induction cooking for restaurants.
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Want guests happy to spend more? Give them a more sustainable restaurant

Find out why eco-conscious guests will happily pay more at restaurants plus how to make your restaurant more sustainable and spread the word about your efforts.
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What to wear to a restaurant job interview and how to prepare

Find out how to dress for a restaurant job interview based on the type of restaurant and role you’re applying for. Plus, how to prepare for an interview.
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Restaurant wages in 2023: What owners should know

Find out the minimum wage for tipped workers and hourly workers, how wages are trending, and what you can do to stay competitive in a tight labor market.
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The restaurant labor shortage: how we got here and a 2023 update

Learn about the current restaurant staff shortage, what caused the tight labor market, and how restaurant owners can staff up in 2023.