Consumer Trends

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Top Food and Beverage Trends to Watch in 2022

Health will be an increasingly important focus on menus in 2022, according to the recently released “What’s Hot Culinary Forecast” from the National Restaurant Association.

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OSHA Pauses Enforcement of Biden's Vaccine Mandate

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it's suspending the Biden administration's vaccinate mandate for the country's largest employers after a federal court blocke ...

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$1 Trillion Infrastructure Law Ends Employee Retention Tax Credit

President Joe Biden signed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law Monday that ends the

Second- and third-tier cities like Cincinnati, Nashville, Denver, and Naples are attracting growing restaurant chains.

Rethinking the ‘Hot’ Market for Restaurant Growth after COVID

When Delores Tronco moved to New York City, she was hardly a bright-eyed novice with little restaurant experience.

National Restaurant Association Urges White House to Fix Supply Chain Woes

In a letter sent on Monday, the National Restaurant Association asked for President Joe Biden’s help as the restaurant industry continues to face supply chain challenges.

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Companies with 'Undue Hardship' Can Deny Religious Exemptions from Vaccine Mandates

Employers that display “undue hardship” will not have to accommodate employees’ religious exemption from vaccine mandates, the U.S.

Restaurants Turn to Outdoor Dining, but 'Dark Chill of Winter' Awaits

Thousands of restaurants could close without the financial support to extend outdoor dining, the National Restaurant Association warned Tuesday in a letter sent to the U.S.

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What Restaurants Can Expect with Biden's Upcoming Employer Vaccination Mandate

While President Joe Biden outlined his Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) COVID-19 plan to mandate vaccinations or weekly testing for companies with more than 100 employees, it is ...