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What the looming tax bill will mean for restaurants

Working Lunch: In this week's political podcast, the National Restaurant Association's Vice President of Public Policy Aaron Frazier explains the pending federal tax bill and what restaurant operators should expect.

In this week’s Working Lunch, Joe Kefauver and Franklin Coley of Align Public Strategies speak with Aaron Frazier, vice president of public policy at the National Restaurant Association, about the proposed tax bill, reconciliation and what restaurant operators should expect.

In addition, the duo discuss how Republicans are taking aim at voter initiatives on minimum wage, paid leave and other issues.

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Focus on dine-in customers, even as more opt for takeout

The Bottom Line: Data from Technomic shows that dine-in service builds equity with customers. So restaurant chains should not ignore it, even if most business walks out the door.

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Social media is changing the restaurant industry

The Bottom Line: From the success of brands like Crumbl and Dave’s Hot Chicken to the struggles at Starbucks and McDonald’s, social media is playing a massive role in how consumers view chains.

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Here's what people are talking about at the National Restaurant Show

The Bottom Line: We had a lot of conversations during the first two days of the country’s biggest restaurant exhibition in Chicago. Here’s what we’ve been hearing.

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