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Is it the End of the Tipping Model for Restaurants?

The topic of how to manage the $15 minimum wage increase was the headliner at the June Board Meeting of the Florida Restaurant Lodging Association . Carol Dover, CEO of FRLA, kicks off the session with a reminder of the narrow margin that Amendment 2 was passed in November 2020. Now is the time for […]

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Consider This to Manage Minimum Wage Increase

Prepare for the Minimum Wage Increase – Consider This The minimum wage is increasing in many States, including Florida. A number of States have already implemented increased wages, including Washington and California. Independent restaurants and national chains operating across the US have tested many changes to manage these costs increases. The overwhelming theme for those […]

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$15 Wage Increase with John Horne – Transcript

Transcript of Podcast with John Horne on Impact of $15 Wage Increase to His Restaurant CM – Welcome back, everyone. I am your host Charles Musgrove of the Answers That Count Podcast and man you have joined in on a great show. We’re just starting a series of shows right now on the $15 per […]

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Don’t Overlook the FICA Tip Credit Benefit When Adapting to Minimum Wage Increases

Minimum Wage Increases will Drive Change Over 30 states have enacted minimum wage laws that push the state minimum wage above the Federal wage ($7.25). Many of these states are on a schedule to increase the minimum wage to $15/hour, including Florida. Florida will reach the magical number in September 2026. Businesses will adjust to […]

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A Tax Deduction to Help the Restaurant Industry

Good Tax News? This is a rare opportunity when we can discuss beneficial changes in the tax code. They give a ray of optimism for the hospitality industry, especially the restaurants across America. In a year where government restrictions have been brutal to the industry, the federal government lends a helping hand in the form […]

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After a Hard Year, Marie’s Bistro Gets New Chef

Nestled in the neighborhood Blue Mountain Beach, Marie’s Bistro is a quaint little restaurant known for their eclectic mix of dishes, including everything from Mediterranean to Southern-infused cuisine. Husband-and-wife owners, Hanie and Marie Nasri, originally from Egypt, relocated to the Emerald Coast in 1989 looking for a safe place to raise a family. They settled in South Walton for the beautiful […] Read More

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Famous Chef to Bring New Restaurant to Grand Boulevard

Eric Linquest, president of Emeril’s Homebase, recently confirmed that Emeril Lagasse’s New Orleans-based restaurant group has partnered with Grand Boulevard to open a restaurant in the Town Center.  “We are looking forward to being a part of the South Walton community and opening in Grand Boulevard,” said Linquest. “Emeril Lagasse is an American culinary icon and we are […] Read More