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ServSafe® Manager Online Course & Exam

ServSafe® Manager Online Course & Exam

ALL ONLINE COURSE PURCHASES ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE. Get Certified. Stay Compliant. Learn at Your Own Pace. The ServSafe® Manager Online Course & Exam (Online Proctor) bundle is your all-in-one solution to earning the industry-leading Food Protection Manager Certification. This comprehensive package includes the newly updated 8-hour online course and an ANAB-accredited online proctored exam, allowing you…

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ServSafe® – Food Handler, Manager and Responsible Alcohol Training

ServSafe® – Food Handler, Manager and Responsible Alcohol Training

ServSafe® Courses & Exams are the most current and comprehensive food, beverage, and operation training programs in the industry.  Our training programs are developed by the National Restaurant Association. We understand your concerns.  A team of professionals, with hands-on experience in the food service industry, is available to you. HRBUniversal will make training convenient with…

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Wage Mandates Impact Consumer Costs: The Economics of Hospitality Labor

Wage Mandates Impact Consumer Costs: The Economics of Hospitality Labor

Published on Sunday, April 19, 2026 The contemporary economic landscape of major metropolitan areas is being fundamentally reshaped by aggressive pushes for higher minimum wage mandates. While politically popular and intended to provide a living wage, these policies—particularly those enacted in labor-intensive sectors like hospitality in markets such as Virginia and Los Angeles—create a direct…

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The Unintended Consequence: Chicago’s “One Fair Wage” Ordinance and the Deterioration of its Iconic Restaurant Sector

The Unintended Consequence: Chicago’s “One Fair Wage” Ordinance and the Deterioration of its Iconic Restaurant Sector

Published on Sunday, April 5, 2026 The economic repercussions stemming from Chicago’s gradual abolition of the “tip credit,” a measure robustly supported by the national advocacy organization One Fair Wage, now serve as a stark warning to the service industry at large. Far from fostering financial stability for employees, the 2026 mandate appears to be…

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The Crisis of Menu Price Fatigue in the Casual Dining Sector

The Crisis of Menu Price Fatigue in the Casual Dining Sector

Subscribe & Listen: Amazon Music | Apple Podcast | Deezer | iHeart Radio | Spotify | YouTube Published on February 8, 2026 The casual dining industry throughout the United States is currently contending with a significant economic hurdle, which industry analysts have denominated as “menu price fatigue.” This pervasive consumer weariness is the direct consequence…

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Beyond the Health Inspector: The New Rules of Restaurant Food Safety

Beyond the Health Inspector: The New Rules of Restaurant Food Safety

Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on October 12, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program A Paradigm Shift in Ensuring Public Health The landscape of restaurant food safety is undergoing a significant and transformative evolution, moving decisively…

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The Silent Killer Isn’t Food Cost in a Restaurant

The Silent Killer Isn’t Food Cost in a Restaurant

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 In the intensely competitive world of restaurant operations, the spotlight often falls on managing food costs. Owners and managers meticulously scrutinize every…

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The Rise of Mocktails: A Spirited Shift in Consumer Preferences

The Rise of Mocktails: A Spirited Shift in Consumer Preferences

Listen to Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on August 31, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program As consumer preferences continue to evolve, a significant and transformative shift is underway in the beverage industry, with a notable decline in alcohol…

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Can Alcohol Help Fast-Food Brands Win on Experience?

Can Alcohol Help Fast-Food Brands Win on Experience?

Listen to Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on August 31, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program In a surprising but increasingly common trend, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are embracing alcohol as a key ingredient in their strategy to enhance the…

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Fort Myers ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Program: Elevate Your Food Safety Standards!

Fort Myers ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Program: Elevate Your Food Safety Standards!

Published on July 21, 2025, by Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program Fort Myers, FL – Prepare to enhance your food safety expertise! On Jul 31, 2025 8:45 AM, the highly anticipated ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Program will be held in Fort Myers, FL, offering…

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