From National Restaurant Association The Federal Government is currently engaged in an unprecedented effort to reshape rules for restaurant operations, the labor market, and the food supply chain. These regulatory actions can have far-reaching impacts on how restaurants build their workforce and design menu options in years to come. The National Restaurant Association is closely...Read More

By Danielle Allaire, San Diego Magazine Across the city’s food and drink scene, robots are becoming commonplace as the industry sees higher than average quitting rates. Dear internet, I am a tech fraud. I still haven’t used ChatGPT, my Alexa lives out her days unplugged, and, for a Millennial, my Instagram is shamefully sparse. Basically,...Read More

From BusinessNH Magazine New Hampshire residents are being asked to participate in an online survey aimed at helping inform the future of tourism in the state. Tourism is the state’s second largest industry and a vital economic engine. The survey is one part of the research being gathered to help in the development of a...Read More

By Paul Cuno-Booth, BusinessNH Magazine Health coverage for pets. Identity-theft protection. Critical illness insurance that helps with out-of-pocket costs in the event of a major medical issue.  To support their employees—and keep them around in a tight labor market—NH employers are offering a variety of insurance products as part of their benefits packages.  “The companies we’re...Read More

By Tom Jarvis, NH Bar News Short-term rentals, aka vacation rentals, have been around in New Hampshire for decades, particularly in our Lakes Region. In the days of yore, before the internet, renters relied upon word of mouth. In 1995, when the web became a household commodity, a company called Vacation Rentals by Owner (VRBO)...Read More

By Matthew J. Mowry, BusinessNH Magazine After almost 40 years of teaching thousands of children at the school they established next to their home, Jerry and Beth Siragusa were ready in 2019 for the next chapter and that of their picturesque property.  So, they turned to one of their six children, Marc, who worked in real...Read More

By Cortney Moore, FOXBusiness National Restaurant Association’s ‘2023 State of the Industry’ report unveils how delivery and takeout ‘pandemic pivots’ have become ‘permanent.’ Restaurants in America are expecting to see a growing number of delivery and takeout orders for food and alcohol in 2023 despite inflation. A recent forecast published in the National Restaurant Association’s “2023 State...Read More

From the National Restaurant Association, national survey of 3,000 restaurant operators conducted in November 2022  Elevated costs continue to negatively impact restaurants  Elevated costs across all parts of the operation are creating significant challenges for restaurants. Restaurant operators took a number of actions in recent months as a result of higher costs:  ➤ 87% of...Read More