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February provides ample opportunities to join in on webinars addressing key topics currently impacting the restaurant industry. Click on the links to register.

Feb 2: 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry Member Webinar, with Hudson Riehle, SVP, Research & Knowledge, National Restaurant Association

A review of current and upcoming trends influencing industry growth in 2022 and their effects on operations, technology, labor, and menu offerings. This webinar will be presented again on February 9th.

Feb 3: How to Increase Profits without Increasing Headcount, with Morgan Harris, Co-Founder & Chief Customer Advocate, Restaurant365

Learn how to streamline operations, manage inventory, and better forecast costs in order to increase profit despite current labor shortages.

Feb 8: Digital Transformation Trends in 2022: Why Food Safety Matters, with Jack Payne, Consulting Director, Aptean F & B ERP

Food safety regulations are constantly evolving. This webinar will cover the most current information on topics such as why food safety matters and which measures businesses should be implementing to ensure safety.

Feb 8: Foodservice Demand Forecasting Research – Benchmarks & Best Practices, with Morgan Swink Ph.D., Executive Director of the Center for Supply Chain Innovation, TCU, Neeley School of Business & Steven Rodgers, VP, Business Development HAVI

This presentation from the National Restaurant Association covers the latest industry research relating to best practices and benchmarks for accurately forecasting demand thereby increasing sales while minimizing waste.

Feb 15: Strategies For Restaurants To Attract and Retain Talent, with Tim Glowa, Sheri Grone, Angela Nalwa, and Alex Rhodes of Grant Thornton LLP

Many businesses, especially those in the hospitality industry, are feeling the impact of the current labor shortage. In this webinar, restaurant owners and operators will learn practical strategies and tactics for recruiting, engaging, and retaining talent.

Feb 17: Living with the Department of Labor’s New Dual Jobs Final Rule, with Paul DeCamp & Kathleen Barrett of Epstein Becker Green P.C. and Angelo Amador, Sr. VP, Legal Advocacy & Regulatory Counsel, National Restaurant Association Executive Director, Restaurant Law Center

The speakers will present an overview of the new regulation requirements and offer suggestions on how to comply with the least possible disruption in restaurant operations. There will also be a review of the lawsuit filed by the Restaurant Law Center and the Texas Restaurant Association challenging DOL’s Dual Jobs Final Rule and the next steps in the litigation.