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The 2024 State of the Restaurant Industry report is now available

The National Restaurant Association State of the Industry report just launched and it predicts a robust year! Sales are projected to reach a record high of $1.1 trillion with the creation of 200,000 jobs. Other findings indicate the profound impact restaurants have on consumers’ lives as delivery, carry-out and drive thru growth continues.

The report contains numerous key findings like these and more that can help you gain a comprehensive view of the current state of the industry, identify growth opportunities, address challenges and make data-driven decisions to facilitate success.

Fearey joins the association's PR Advisory Network!

We are excited to announce that Fearey, the most established public relations firm in the Pacific Northwest, has joined the association's Advisory Network as a communications advisor. The Advisory Network provides the highest level of

professional consulting services to members. Each member receives 30 minutes of complimentary consulting from each of the areas of expertise annually.

Reach out to your territory manager to get connected!

Is your business insured with the right hospitality carrier?

Out of the hundreds of carriers, you need a broker familiar with the changing hospitality market. With our hospitality insurance experts, you can save money and time with a carrier that will insure your business into the future.

Get more tax credits with FICA Gratuity Tax Credit

Check with your CPA to make sure you're getting tax credits for the federal FICA Gratuity Tax Credit. Any business that receives tips from customers, documents them as wages and pays the appropriate FICA taxes on them is eligible.

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Toolkit of the Month

Prepare, prevent and protect: Find out how in our Public Safety toolkit

In the last several years, we’ve been hearing from members that public safety is an issue that is on the rise. There have been increased incidents of vandalism, workplace violence and vagrancy.

We've put together this toolkit to help you navigate this issue and feel more comfortable in your place of business.

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Webinars and Podcasts

Live webinar! New cybersecurity threats: Find solutions and tools

This webinar will cover updates on the current cybersecurity environment, focusing on the specific challenges for the hospitality industry. We will cover several growing threats, practical solutions and the tools available through the association's new industry-leading cyber program that can help them stay cyber-ready and combat the potential for breaches and fraud.

Join us at 10 a.m. Feb. 28.

ServSafe Manager is ANSI certified and satisfies the new Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirement in the state food code that went into effect in 2023.

Ellensburg
March 12

Registration deadline
Feb. 27

Everett
March 22

Registration deadline
March 8

Seattle
March 7
Registration deadline
Feb. 22

Spokane
March 8

Registration deadline
Feb. 23

Tacoma
March 11

Registration deadline
Feb. 26

Vancouver
March 11
Registration deadline
Feb. 26

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