Published on Sunday, August 30, 2026 Outside a high-end steakhouse in River North, diners routinely step back onto the pavement having added a 20% gratuity to check totals that already touch triple digits. Less than two miles away, at an independent coffee bar in Logan Square, customers stand at a counter facing an iPad point-of-sale…
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Published on Sunday, August 16, 2026 Across the American dining landscape, the numbers tell a story of precarious balance. According to recent data from the National Restaurant Association, total U.S. restaurant sales are projected to reach $1.55 trillion, yet the margin for error has rarely been thinner. In an industry where median profit margins for…
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Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on September 21, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program The debate surrounding the influence of labor unions within the hotel industry is intensifying, with hospitality leaders voicing growing concerns about the…
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