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HIRING RESTAURANT STAFF THROUGH AGENCIES 26 IS THERE SIGNIFICANT GROWTH WITHIN THE LATINO RESTAURANT COMMUNITY 29 GREASE ISN’T JUST DIRT— IT’S A FIRE HAZARD 31
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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER 04 05 THE CANNABIS QUESTION How Cannabis Will Quietly Reshape Foodservice in 2026 HIRING THE BEST IN A TOUGH MARKET: 08 How Smart Restaurant Owners Are Building Winning Teams in 2026 CRACKER BARREL WELCOMES WINTER WITH THE RETURN OF BELOVED CLASSICS AND ADDITION OF NEW FAVORITES 18 EMERGING TRENDS THAT WILL RESHAPE HOSPITALITY IN 2026 20
GREASE FIRES IN KITCHENS 66 A Matter to Take Very Seriously, 60% of all Kitchen Fires are caused by Excessive Grease- Related Issues. In Partnership with Eldridge Industries, Aurify Brands, and Convive Brands WHAT IS DIGITAL HOSPITALITY —AND HOW HAS IT CHANGED THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY? 60 CONSORTIUM BRAND PARTNERS TO ACQUIRE CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN® 65 WHITE CASTLE PROMOTES JAMIE RICHARDSON TO CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER 57 56 HOW SERIOUS ARE SPORTS ARENAS ABOUT ELEVATING HOSPITALITY?
WHY DRY RESTAURANTS ARE GAINING MOMENTUM IN 2026
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33 THE STORY BEHIND PATRIZIA’S: From Naples to New York
HISTORY 36
THE PETER LUGER
WHAT HOSPITALITY REALLY MEANS IN
2026 37
INSIDE THE FUTURISTIC KITCHEN 24
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WHY BRANDING IS NO LONGER OPTIONAL FOR RESTAURANTS
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