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Simpson: Industry’s political outlook still complex

Even with pundits dissecting every development in Washington, D.C., reading what’s ahead politically for restaurants is not as simple as it might seem, says Cicely Simpson, the National Restaurant Association’s lead lobbyist.

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What’s new at NRA Show 2017

Just as the restaurant industry constantly reinvents itself, so does the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show.

Restaurant delivery and takeout options have exploded in recent years, thanks to a proliferation of companies entering the space with the promise of boosting to-go business and solving operators’ off-premise headaches.

Provisions of the 2011 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) that are rolling out this year and next could have an impact on restaurant operations.

Struggling with shrinking same-store sales numbers? You’re not alone. Here are tactics for getting people into your restaurants more frequently.

When it comes to beverages, coffee and tea service is impossible without a constant supply of hot water. And it’s indispensable for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and equipment.

By their very nature, restaurants have many places where employee safety can be put in jeopardy, such as the kitchen, the loading dock and the trash disposal area.

Foodborne illness is more than just a nuisance for a restaurant operator or chain.

Savvy operators can make those partnerships count by following a few best practices.

The zero-waste kitchen is on-trend and a win-win: Food waste reduction can be a traffic driver for sustainably minded consumers and avoiding wasted product will save your operation money.

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