April Edition

APRIL 2025

VOLUME 5 ISSUE 3

ACF NAT I ONAL CONVENT I ON JULY 27 - 31 | L A S V EGA S

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Dear Readers,

I t ’ s April and we are completing Q1 of 2025. And with the new leadership of the country, things are radically changing. T h e poli c y o f HOSPITALITY NEWS is not e xpr e ss politi ca l opinion b ut r a th e r r efe r e n ce wh a t is h a pp e ning, e sp ec i a lly a s it r e l a t e s to th e hospit a lity, f oo d s e rvi ce , a n d be v e r a g e sp ace . A lthough H ospit a lity Ne ws d r af ts m a ny o f its own a rti c l e s, w e d o p a ss a long a rti c l e s th a t a r e r e l e v a nt a n d tim e ly, writt e n b y oth e rs who a r e a lw a ys c r ed it ed f or th e ir work. O ur t a g lin e , “ w e a r e a whol e mor e th a n just a noth e r m a g a zin e ” is now, mor e th a n e v e r c oming to light, a s w e promot e a n d put our c li e nts in th e spotlight a t tr ade shows, som e tim e s in a HOSPITALTY PAVILION , un de r our own ba nn e r, a s w e d i d a t th e r ece nt NY Re st a ur a nt S how a t th e Ja vits Ce nt e r. O n th e d r a wing b o a r d is a n e xpo th a t will put our c li e nts in th e spotlight in a w a y th a t is a lmost unim a gin ab l e .

Eddie Daniels

T A BLE OF

P u b lish e r ' s N ot e

AHFNY 2025 Ca l e n da r

in foodservice & hospitality

W hy U sing a S t aff ing C omp a ny I s a S m a rt I nv e stm e nt— N ot a R isk

Chely Wright Senior Vice President , CSR and New Market Growth ISS Facility Services

Jeanine Banks Executive Vice President Lloyd Staffing

Katie Stowe President , Curate

H ow to Ma k e W ork M or e Mea ning f ul f or Y our E mploy ee s

W ill I mp e n d ing Ta ri ff s H urt T h e Re st a ur a nt I n d ustry?

Stephanie Luros - Gilbert Chief Commercial Officer at Food Service Holdings

Marylin Sherman Professioal Speaker

Raquel Weiss Fusco Vice President , Elite Studios

J oining th e H ot e l A sso c i a tion o f Ne w Y ork C ity ( HANYC )

A s A l c ohol Sa l e s Dec lin e , N on a l c oholi c D rink Me nus A r e T hriving a t Re st a ur a nts

Rosanna Maietta AHLA President and CEO

Shawn Smith CEO , Chair , Founder – Hattie Mae and PALS Foundation

Leisa Bryant Past President , Association for Healthcare Foodservice

N o Ta x on T ips?

Vanessa Marquis Corporate Executive Chef / Director of Culinary Innovation FSC FRANCHISE

Jody Cohen President , RCFineFoods

Erika Cospy Carr MHFA Vice President

W e a r e a M ili t a ry tr ib ut e c r a f t b r e w ing com p a n y t h a t p a ys hom a ge t o o ur g r e a t A me r ic a n M ili t a ry .

CONTENTS

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Ma rriott a n d LG c hos e R o b ot LAB to Re volutioniz e H ot e l A utom a tion H ow is T h e S upply C h a in I mp ac ting T h e F oo d Se rvi ce I n d ustry La tinos D riving th e F oo d Se rvi ce I n d ustry: G rowth, I mp ac t, a n d O pportuniti e s

N orth f ork e r Pe rson o f th e Yea r 2024: C h ef C hris S ingl e m a nn

I s N ow th e R ight T im e to S t a rt a Re st a ur a nt?

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Calling All Members of the Foodservice I ndustry

W he t he r y o u ’ r e a n inde p enden t o w ne r , qu ick - s e rv e r e st a ur a n t o p e r a t o r , chef , c a t e r e r , b a ke r , b a r o r nigh t cl u b o p e r a t o r , ho sp i t a l , ho t el , o r comme r ci a l food s e rv ice p e rs onnel , join us A u g ust 3 - 5 , 2025 , a t t he C a lifo r ni a R e st a ur a n t S ho w a t t he A n a heim C on v en t ion C en t e r . J oin t ho us a nd s of y o ur p ee rs a t t he s ho w , w he r e y o u ' ll h a v e a cce ss t o t he ho tt e st men u tr end s , st a t e - of - t he - a rt de s ign a nd deco r , t he be st in b us ine ss ed u c a t ion , a nd h u nd r ed s of t he le a ding v endo rs a nd purv e y o rs dedic a t ed t o s e rv ing t he r e st a ur a n t & food s e rv ice comm u ni ty — a ll u nde r one r oof . Wa t ch li v e c u lin a ry demon str a t ion s , com p e t i t ion s , a nd a w a r d s ce r emonie s a nd li st en in on ed u c a t ion s e ss ion s in o ur E d u c a t ion A lle y T he a t e rs . S ho p f r om h u nd r ed s of e x hibi t o rs , e xp lo r e t he l a t e st in food s e rv ice tr end s , a nd join o ur e x ci t ing e v en ts - a ll on t he s ho w floo r !

W e ' r e e x ci t ed t o p a rt ne r w i t h C hef s F eeding K id s ! T h a nk y o u s o m u ch t o a ll o ur p a rt ne rs a nd supp o rt e rs !

OUR TOP 3 REASONS TO ATTEND:

W o r ld - C l a ss E d u c a t ion T he C a lif or ni a R e st a ur a n t S h ow b r ing s to ge t he r wor ld - cl a ss ed u c a t i o n w i t h ind ustry - infl u encing dem o n str a t i o n s . T he E d u c a t i o n P ro g r a m prov ide s t he g o ld - st a nd a r d , ind ustry - le a ding ed u c a t i o n a l c o n t en t t h a t i s pr a c t ic a l a nd r ele v a n t f or to d a y ' s f oo d s e rv ice pro fe ss i o n a l . I nd ustry le a de rs deli v e r r e a l , a pp lic a ble b us ine ss le sso n s , t he l a t e st inf or m a t i o n o n tr end s a nd be st pr a c t ice s in t he m a r ke t , a nd t hei r ow n op ini o n s o f w h a t c r e a t e s su cce ss in t hi s 3- d a y ed u c a t i o n pro g r a m .

E xp a nded P r od u c t C a t ego r ie s W e ' r e e x ci t ed to h ost a n ot he r y e a r o f t he C a lif or ni a R e st a ur a n t S h ow a t t he A n a heim C o n v en t i o n C en t e r . W i t h a n e x hibi tor li st b o a st ing h u nd r ed s o f v end ors f ro m f oo d & be v e r a ge pro d u c ts , e qu i p men t , s e rv ice s , di str ib utors , t echn o l o g y , a nd m or e .

C om p e t i t ion s a nd C u lin a ry D emon str a t ion s

O ur S p eci a l E v en ts a r e de s igned to enh a nce your e xp e r ience w hile a tt ending t he C a lif or ni a R e st a ur a n t S h ow . E nj oy ed u c a t i o n a l , in t e r a c t i v e a nd en t e rt a ining pr e s en t a t i o n s held a t our N E W C u lin a ry I nn ov a t i o n T he a t e r .

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ACF MasterCraft Summit Series

Cannabis Culinary Summit E xp lo r e t he w o r ld of c a nn a bi s - inf us ed c u i s ine t h r o u gh w o r k s ho ps , s emin a rs a nd di s c uss ion s led b y ind ustry e xp e rts . L e a r n a bo ut s a fe a nd r e sp on s ible con su m pt ion , e xtr a c t ion , do s a ge con tr ol a nd inno v a t i v e cooking t echni qu e s w hile di s co v e r ing t he p o t en t i a l of c a nn a bi s in c u lin a ry c r e a t ion s . W he t he r y o u ’ r e a s e a s oned chef o r a c u lin a ry en t h us i a st , join us fo r a n imme rs i v e e xp e r ience t h a t celeb r a t e s t he in t e rs ec t ion of food a nd c a nn a bi s .

Friday, May 2 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 N i a g a r a F a ll s C u lin a ry I n st i tut e , N i a g a r a F a ll s , N e w Y o r k

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F our Ed u ca tion a l Se ssions P r e s e nt ed b y C h ef Na th a n K os c i e lski, CCE a n d C h ef T r a vis Pe t e rs e n O pportunity to Ta k e th e ACF C ulin a ry Ca nn ab is a n d Ed i b l e s S p ec i a liz ed Ce rti f i ca t e E x a m Mea ls P rovi ded I n c lu d ing E v e nt Iceb r ea k e r a t Sa vor Re st a ur a nt a n d D inn e r a t N i a g a r a Fa lls C ountry C lu b W ork b ooks I n c lu ded f or Eac h P r e s e nt a tion 8 CEH s Ea rn ed upon A tt e n da n ce o f th e S ummit

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2025 CALENDA R

Revised 01/15/25

Genesis N. Coding De Juan MS, RDN, CDN

Webinar “Irritable Bowel Syndrome and FODMAP Diet” Sponsored by: AHFNY/MSK 1 CEU for RD & CDM Free to Members

Cynthia Wong, MS, RD, CSO, CDN Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

April 14

3:00PM-4:00PM

Webinar link will be available

Annual Educational Symposium & Vendor Exhibition “Thriving in An Evolving Healthcare Landscape Through Leadership and Wellness Engagement”

Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel 135-20 39 Ave. th Flushing, NY 11354

June 6

8:00AM-4:30PM

Sponsored by: AHFNY CEU TBD for RD & CDM

Registration details will follow

July 23

Pier 61, 111C 11 Ave. th New York, New York 10011

Summer Dinner Cruise and Member Networking Mixer Sponsored by : PBAC & AHFNY

6:30PM-9:00PM

Registration details will follow

August 21-23

AHF Annual Conference

New Orleans, LA

RC Fine Foods Educational Tour 139 Stryker Ln, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844 Sponsored by: RC Fine Foods & AHFNY

Transportation will be provided in front of 23 Street Manhattan VA Hospital at 8:30AM rd

October 22

10:00AM-2:00PM

Seating limited to 25 AHFNY Members

Registration details will follow

December 10

Howard Beach, NY 11414

Holiday Party - Employee Recognition & Officer Installation Sponsored by : AHFNY

6:30PM-10:30PM

Registration details will follow

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C offee F e st i s a sp eci a l ty coffee e v en t fo r o w ne rs , o p e r a t o rs , b a r i st a s , r o a st e rs , a nd a n y one in t e r e st ed in g r o w ing t hei r sp eci a l ty coffee & t e a b us ine ss . F e a tur ing h u nd r ed s of e x hibi t o rs a nd mo r e t h a n 80 ho urs of ed u c a t ion a nd h a nd s - on tr a ining , C offee F e st w ill sur el y be a n e xp e r ience t o g r o w y o ur kno w ledge , y o ur r e s o ur ce s , a nd in sp i r e y o u t o kee p mo v ing fo rw a r d t o do w h a t y o u lo v e .

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O ne of t he mo st common qu e st ion s en tr e pr ene urs a s k i s : " W h y s ho u ld I p a y a st a ffing com p a n y ' s high fee s w hen I co u ld Why Using a Staffing Company I s a Smart I nvestment — Not a Risk

end up hi r ing t he wr ong p e rs on ?" I t ’ s a f a i r conce r n . H i r ing i s a m a jo r

in v e st men t , a nd nobod y w a n ts t o p a y fo r a hi r e w ho doe s n ’ t w o r k o ut . B ut he r e ’ s t he r e a li ty — p a rt ne r ing w i t h a st a ffing com p a n y i s n ’ t a r i s k ; i t ’ s a str a t egic a d v a n t a ge . T hink a bo ut i t t hi s w a y : 500 of t he F o rtu ne 500 com p a nie s us e st a ffing fi r m s fo r t hei r hi r ing need s . W h y ? B ec a us e t he y ’ v e done t he m a t h . W hen y o u f a c t o r in t he co sts of a d v e rt i s ing , r e v ie w ing r e su me s , s ched u ling in t e rv ie ws , a nd t he p o t en t i a l leg a l r i s k s of hi r ing , w o r king w i t h a st a ffing a genc y of t en tur n s o ut t o be t he mo st co st - effec t i v e s ol ut ion . B e st C o st P e r H i r e A st a ffing a genc y doe s t he he a vy lif t ing — s o ur cing , s c r eening , a nd pr e s en t ing onl y t he mo st qu a lified c a ndid a t e s . T hi s me a n s y o ur t e a m i s n ’ t w a st ing t ime r e v ie w ing u n qu a lified r é su mé s o r cond u c t ing in t e rv ie ws w i t h T he R e a l Va l u e of a S t a ffing Pa rt ne r H e r e ’ s w h y t he r igh t st a ffing p a rt ne r i s w o rt h t he in v e st men t : G u a r a n t eed P r o t ec t ion on Y o ur I n v e st men t M o st r e put a ble st a ffing fi r m s offe r a 90 - d a y p eo p le w ho a r en ’ t a fi t . W hen y o u con s ide r t he s a v ed t ime a nd r e s o ur ce s , t he co st p e r hi r e i s s ignific a n t l y lo w e r t h a n h a ndling r ec ru i t men t in - ho us e .

E x cl us i v e A cce ss t o T o p Ta len t S t a ffing fi r m s h a v e e xt en s i v e ne tw o r k s a nd pr o a c t i v el y r e a ch o ut t o highl y qu a lified c a ndid a t e s — m a n y of w hom a r en ’ t a c t i v el y job - s eeking . T he s e r e p l a cemen t g u a r a n t ee — if t he ne w hi r e le a v e s o r i s le t go w i t hin t h a t t ime f r a me , t he y w ill pr o v ide a qu a lified r e p l a cemen t a t no e xtr a co st . T hi s me a n s y o ur in v e st men t i s pr o t ec t ed .

hidden c a ndid a t e s w o u ldn ’ t be a v a il a ble t h r o u gh job bo a r d s o r st a nd a r d r ec ru i t ing effo rts .

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I nd ustry E xp e rt i s e a nd C om p li a nce A st a ffing fi r m i s of t en a membe r of t he A me r ic a n S t a ffing A ss oci a t ion , a n o r g a ni z a t ion w ho s e membe rs follo w ce rt ific a t ion / com p li a nce pr og r a m s a nd v o w t o a bide b y em p lo y men t a g r eemen ts . T he y u nde rst a nd y o ur ind ustry ( m a n y sp eci a li z e in sp ecific pr ofe ss ion s ) a nd st a y up t o d a t e on hi r ing l a ws , m a r ke t tr end s , a nd s a l a ry benchm a r k s . P l us , a gencie s t h a t a r e membe rs of n a t ion a l st a ffing o r g a ni z a t ion s a dhe r e t o str ic t e t hic a l a nd pr ofe ss ion a l st a nd a r d s , en sur ing a r eli a ble hi r ing pr oce ss .

B r e a king D o w n t he “ H igh F ee ” M yt h

A t fi rst gl a nce , st a ffing fee s m a y s eem high — b ut le t ’ s put i t in p e rsp ec t i v e .

• L o st pr od u c t i v i ty i s e xp en s i v e A v a c a n t p o s i t ion c a n co st a com p a n y t ho us a nd s in lo st r e v en u e a nd efficienc y . A st a ffing p a rt ne r fill s r ole s f a st e r , minimi z ing do w n t ime . • B a d hi r e s a r e co st l y T he U . S . D e p a rt men t of La bo r e st im a t e s t h a t a b a d hi r e c a n co st up t o 30 % of t he em p lo y ee ’ s a nn u a l s a l a ry . T he r igh t st a ffing p a rt ne r hel ps pr e v en t t he s e co st l y mi st a ke s . T he B o tt om L ine S t a ffing a gencie s a r en ’ t j ust a bo ut filling job s — t he y a r e str a t egic p a rt ne rs t h a t hel p com p a nie s hi r e s m a rt e r , f a st e r , a nd w i t h le ss r i s k . W hen y o u choo s e t he r igh t st a ffing p a rt ne r , t hei r fee i s n ’ t j ust a n e xp en s e — i t ’ s a pr o t ec t ed in v e st men t in y o ur com p a n y ’ s f utur e su cce ss . • T ime i s mone y I f y o ur le a de rs hi p t e a m i s sp ending w eek s o r mon t h s hi r ing fo r a p o s i t ion , t h a t ’ s t ime t he y a r en ’ t foc us ing on g r o w ing t he b us ine ss .

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LILLY ROCHA Executive Director / CEO

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WORK LIFE

H o w t o m a ke w o r k mo r e me a ningf u l fo r y o ur em p lo y ee s

I f y o u w e r e a s ked fo r e x a m p le s of “ me a ningf u l w o r k ,” w h a t come s t o mind ? R ole s like p a r a medic , t e a che r , o r h u m a ni t a r i a n a id w o r ke r migh t be s ome common a n sw e rs . B ut y o u don ’ t need t o be s a v ing li v e s fo r w o r k t o be me a ningf u l . I n f a c t , ne a r l y a ll w o r k c a n hold me a ning fo r t he p e rs on doing i t . I n M e a ningf u l W o r k : H o w t o I gni t e Pa ss ion a nd P e r fo r m a nce in E v e ry E m p lo y ee , Ta m a r a M y le s a nd W e s A d a m s e xp l a in ho w me a ning h a s t h r ee c ru ci a l ing r edien ts : comm u ni ty , o r feeling connec t ed t o y o ur colle a g u e s a nd o r g a ni z a t ion ; con tr ib ut ion , o r u nde rst a nding t he p o s i t i v e im p a c t y o ur w o r k h a s on o t he rs ; a nd ch a llenge , o r t he feeling of g r o w ing p e rs on a ll y a nd pr ofe ss ion a ll y t h r o u gh y o ur w o r k . I n t he book , Ta m a r a a nd W e s s h a r e conc r e t e str a t egie s le a de rs c a n us e t o b u ild me a ning fo r t hei r p eo p le .“ O v e r t he l a st s e v e r a l y e a rs , w e ’ v e w o r ked t o em p i r ic a ll y v a lid a t e sp ecific le a de rs hi p pr a c t ice s a nd o r g a ni z a t ion a l stru c tur e s t h a t inc r e a s e me a ning ,” Ta m a r a e xp l a in s . “ A lo t of t he s e t hing s a r en ’ t v e ry com p lic a t ed . T he y ’ r e no t nece ss a r il y e a sy , b ut t he y ’ r e s im p le , sp ecific , a nd me a sur a ble ,” s he con t in u e s .

“ T he t h a nk y o u f r om a colle a g u e , t h a t le a de r w ho s a ys t he y belie v e in y o u , t he st o r ie s f r om a c ust ome r w ho s e life y o u ’ v e m a de e a s ie r – a ll t he s e momen ts a dd up t o m a ke w o r k me a ningf u l .” “ A lo t of t he s e t hing s a r en ’ t v e ry com p lic a t ed . T he y ’ r e no t nece ss a r il y e a sy , b ut t he y ’ r e s im p le , sp ecific , a nd me a sur a ble ,” s he con t in u e s .“ T he t h a nk y o u f r om a colle a g u e , t h a t le a de r w ho s a ys t he y belie v e in y o u , t he st o r ie s f r om a c ust ome r w ho s e life y o u ’ v e m a de e a s ie r – a ll t he s e momen ts a dd up t o m a ke w o r k me a ningf u l .”

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W hen a n em p lo y ee find s t hei r w o r k me a ningf u l , t he r e ’ s a n e st im a t ed $10 , 000 a nn u a l pr od u c t i v i ty g a in , t he y a r e 69 % le ss likel y t o qu i t , a nd 4 . 5 t ime s mo r e eng a ged .” M o st le a de rs w a n t t o m a ke t hei r w o r k p l a ce s me a ningf u l , b ut i t ’ s no t a l w a ys cle a r ho w t o ge t t he r e . M o st of us a r e imme rs ed in b usy , t a s k - o r ien t ed w o r k en v i r onmen ts , s o i t ’ s tr ick y fo r le a de rs t o fi t a b str a c t conce pts like “ c r e a t e me a ning ” on t o t hei r t o - do li st . O f no t e : L e a de rs ’ a c t ion s ( o r in a c t ion ) a cco u n t fo r a bo ut h a lf of ho w me a ningf u l p eo p le find t hei r w o r k . T h a t ’ s a big r e sp on s ibili ty , b ut a l s o a n eno r mo us o pp o rtu ni ty . T he me a ningf u l w o r k r eci p e : s h a r ed v a l u e s a nd connec t ion t o im p a c t T w o ke y com p onen ts of c r e a t ing me a ning a r e v a l u e s a lignmen t a nd u nde rst a nding im p a c t . T od a y , w e ’ r e s h a r ing str a t egie s a nd syst em s fo r c r e a t ing bo t h . W hen y o u a nd y o ur em p lo y e r s h a r e v a l u e s , y o u ’ ll feel mo r e connec t ed t o y o ur colle a g u e s , a nd mo r e in v e st ed in w h a t y o u ’ r e b u ilding t oge t he r . A g a in , t h a t doe s n ’ t me a n y o u need t o be s a v ing li v e s ! I f y o u a nd y o ur em p lo y e r bo t h v a l u e con t in u o us im pr o v emen t o r str ong w o r k p l a ce r el a t ion s hi ps , t h a t ’ s v a l u e a lignmen t . A nd of co urs e , w o r k i s m u ch mo r e f u lfilling a nd me a ningf u l w hen y o u c a n s ee ho w y o u ’ r e m a king a p o s i t i v e im p a c t . T h a t incl u de s im p a c t on c ust ome rs , b ut a l s o y o ur t e a mm a t e s , o r e v en y o ur ind ustry ! T he p o w e r of a me a ningf u l w o r k life i s cle a r – no t j ust in t e r m s of h a pp ie r p eo p le , b ut b us ine ss RO I . “ M e a ning i s t he upstr e a m str a t eg y t h a t le a d s t o str onge r eng a gemen t , pr od u c t i v i ty , a nd r e t en t ion ,” s a ys Ta m a r a . M e a ningf u l W o r k ci t e s dec a de s of r e s e a r ch t h a t b a ck up t hi s cl a im . I t ’ s up t o le a de rs t o c r e a t e me a ningf u l w o r k

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being t a x ed a nd fo r ho w long . W h a t ’ s a t R i s k if t he Ta r iff s H i t ?

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I n 2023 , t he F o ur S e a s on s H o t el P hil a del p hi a st a rt ed st ocking d r ink s like z e r o - pr oof A t hle t ic B ee r a nd L yr e ’ s non a lcoholic sp i r i ts fo r g u e sts w ho r e qu e st ed t hem . B ut i t w a s n ’ t u n t il mid w a y t h r o u gh t he follo w ing y e a r w hen be v e r a ge di r ec t o r D a w n T r a bing m a de t he deci s ion t o pr in t a men u w i t h t he ne w o pt ion s . W i t hin fi v e mon t h s of a dding a non a lcoholic s ec t ion t o t he ho t el ’ s r e st a ur a n t men us in 2024 , s a le s do u bled f r om t he en t i r e pr e v io us y e a r .

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S l u m p ing a lcohol s a le s c a n be a ch a llenge fo r r e st a ur a n t o p e r a t o rs — b ut a l s o a n o pp o rtu ni ty . S ome a r e z e r oing in on z e r o - pr oof o pt ion s , c r e a t ing non a lcoholic men us t h a t a r e mo r e in t e r e st ing — a nd in s ome c a s e s , r e v en u e - gene r a t ing — t h a n e v e r befo r e . A me r ic a n s a r e d r inking le ss fo r a n u mbe r of r e a s on s . H e a l t h conce r n s t o p t he li st , highligh t ed b y t he S ur geon G ene r a l ' s w a r ning a bo ut inc r e a s ed c a nce r r i s k s pu bli s hed in Ja n u a ry . T he p o pu l a r i ty of G LP - 1 d ru g s like O z em p ic , w hich c a n c ur b t he c r a v ing t o d r ink , c a n a l s o infl u ence d r inking beh a v io r . T o r e a d t he com p le t e st o ry C lick he r e

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No Tax on Tips? T he gene r a l o p inion on no t a x on t i pp ing i s mi x ed a nd v a r ie s de p ending on p e rsp ec t i v e — economic , e t hic a l , a nd pr a c t ic a l . H e r e ' s a b r e a kdo w n of t he common v ie wp oin ts : Supporters Say: I t r e w a r d s s e rv ice w o r ke rs mo r e di r ec t l y T i ps a r e me a n t a s a r e w a r d fo r good s e rv ice . Ta x ing t hem r ed u ce s t hei r r e a l v a l u e . E sp eci a ll y in ind ustr ie s like ho sp i t a li ty o r food s e rv ice , w o r ke rs of t en r el y he a v il y on t i ps . I t s im p lifie s r e p o rt ing fo r w o r ke rs N o t h a v ing t o r e p o rt o r p a y t a x e s on t i ps r ed u ce s a dmini str a t i v e he a d a che s , e sp eci a ll y fo r c a s h - b a s ed e a r ning s . E nco ur a ge s t i pp ing c u l tur e P eo p le m a y be mo r e gene r o us kno w ing t hei r t i ps go en t i r el y t o t he w o r ke r — no t p a rt i a ll y t o t he go v e r nmen t . I t a lign s w i t h ho w gif ts a r e tr e a t ed T i ps a r e s ome t ime s v ie w ed a s v ol u n t a ry gif ts , a nd mo st s m a ll , p e rs on a l gif ts a r en ’ t t a x ed . Opponents Say: I t c r e a t e s income ine qu a li ty O t he r w o r ke rs h a v e t o p a y t a x e s on a ll income ; e x em pt ing t i ps migh t s eem u nf a i r . P o t en t i a l fo r a b us e o r u nde rr e p o rt ing W i t ho ut o v e rs igh t , i t ' s e a sy t o u nde rr e p o rt o r mi sr e pr e s en t a c tu a l t i p income , e sp eci a ll y in high - end v en u e s . L o st t a x r e v en u e T he I RS e st im a t e s billion s in t i ps a nn u a ll y . Ma king t hem non - t a x a ble w o u ld me a n a s ignific a n t lo ss t o pu blic f u nd s . B l urs line s be tw een w a ge a nd gif t I n m a n y c a s e s , t i ps a r e e xp ec t ed , no t o pt ion a l — m a king t hem feel mo r e like w a ge s t h a n gif ts .

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Ta x e xp e rts a nd economi sts : M o r e s ke pt ic a l , ci t ing f a i r ne ss a nd enfo r cemen t i ssu e s .

P olic y m a ke rs : D i v ided . S ome s ee i t a s a p o pu li st mo v e , o t he rs a s r i s k y fo r fi s c a l b a l a nce .

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EVENT SCHEDULE

MAY 17 - 20

C H I C A G O

August 23-25 Hyatt Regency New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana About AHF National AHF ’ s National Conference is the must- attend event for self-operated foodservice professionals ready to advance their careers and innovate their operations.

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Nov . 11-13 Orange County Conv . Center Orlando , Florida

ACF NATIONAL CONVENTION

July 27-31, 2025 | Paris Hotel | Las Vegas

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APRIL 15-17, 2025

Get ready to dive into the heart and soul of the hospitality world at the 2025 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show – it ' s going to be a celebration like no other in the vibrant streets of New Orleans ! From April 15-17, 2025, we ' ll be hosting an unforgettable experience with 6,000+ attendees , over 35 immersive education hours , and 500+ top - tier exhibitors – all set to ja zz up the Big Easy and take hospitality to a whole new level . The nation ’ s largest event exclusively for hotel owners and operators!

6000+ Attendees

500+ Exhibitors

12+ Tradeshow Hours

21+ Networking Hours

35+ Education Hours

The rapid growth of the Latino population in the food service industry is driven by several key factors : Latinos Driving the Food Service Industry : Growth , Impact , and Opportunities Latinos are the fastest - growing ethnic group in the U . S ., both through immigration and natural birth rates . Many Latino immigrants , particularly from Mexico , Central America , and South America , come to the U . S . seeking job opportunities , and the food service industry offers accessible employment . Demographic Growth & Migration Patterns

Entry - Level Opportunities

Entrepreneurship & Business Ownership

The restaurant and food service industry is often a starting point for new immigrants due to : Lower barriers to entry : Many positions don ’ t require advanced education or extensive work experience . On - the - job training : Skills can be learned quickly . Immediate hiring needs : The industry has a high turnover rate , leading to constant job openings .

Many Latinos are also opening their own food businesses , from taco trucks and food carts to full - scale restaurants . Latin cuisine is in high demand , and Latino entrepreneurs are leveraging their culinary traditions to cater to both Latino and non - Latino customers .

Family & Community Networks

Strong Work Ethic & Cultural Connection

Latino workers often refer family members and friends to job openings , creating a strong network that continuously feeds into the industry . Many restaurant owners prefer hiring within these networks due to trust and reliability .

Latinos have a reputation for a strong work ethic and a deep - rooted food culture . Many come from backgrounds where food preparation and hospitality are important , making them well - suited for restaurant work . Restaurants , particularly in fast food , casual dining , and fine dining , frequently struggle with labor shortages . Latino workers fill these gaps and play a crucial role in keeping the industry running . Industry Demand & Labor Shortages

Legal & Economic Considerations

Immigration status : Many undocumented workers find work in food service because of the industry ' s willingness to hire individuals regardless of legal status . Wage structure : Tip - based earnings and flexible hours appeal to many Latinos who need to balance multiple jobs or family responsibilities . The Latino workforce has become an essential backbone of the food service industry . Their population growth , work ethic , and cultural affinity for food make them a driving force in restaurants , from fast food to fine dining . As Latino communities continue to expand , their influence in the food industry will likely grow even further . H OSP I T A L I TY N E WS A PR | Pa ge 43

Career Advancement Opportunities

While many Latinos start in entry - level roles ( such as dishwashers , cooks , and servers ), many move up to managerial and even ownership positions . The restaurant industry often rewards experience and hard work , making it a viable long - term career path .

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