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Workplace Know Your Rights Act (SB 294) Readiness Guide
SB 294, often called the Workplace Know Your Rights Act, requires California employers to provide a stand-alone workplace rights notice to employees. It also creates a specific emergency contact process tied to arrests or detentions. If you employ people in California, you are expected to provide the notice to current

Menu Engineering and Pricing Strategy for 2026
Guests are eating lighter, ordering smaller dishes, and looking for higher-protein options that still feel like a treat. Many restaurants are adjusting service windows, running fewer dayparts, or pausing between lunch and dinner. These shifts are about what earns the most per hour, with the team you actually have. Menu

Five Shareable Dish Structures That Work in Any Cuisine
Shareables are popular right now, and we wanted to create some inspiration for adding more to your menu. 1) Dip and Drag A bold dip or spread plus the right vehicle, but make it feel like an event. Think hummus with charred lemon, herb oil, and toasted seeds, served with

2026 Consumer Trends and How Restaurants and Hotels Can Navigate Them
Here are the 2026 consumer trends we’re seeing, and how to navigate them without making your operation complicated.

Year-End Compliance Sweep Checklist
Compliance is complex and annoying. We’ve created this checklist to help you get it off your plate. If you need support, we have a fully customizable compliance course available for your managers. Food safety Need help? Learn more about our service Food Safety Audit Logs and Documentation Need help? Learn

Omotenashi, The Japanese Art of Selfless Hospitality
Notes from CEO Mistie’s recent trip to the land where hospitality is a craft Have you ever wondered why chefs yell “Irasshaimase!” when you walk into a sushi restaurant? It means Welcome! and it is based in the Japanese art of Omotenashi. Omotenashi is the Japanese art of selfless hospitality.