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JDW COUNSEL is a law firm that specializes in assisting small to mid-size companies that operate in highly regulated industries , such as liquor and cannabis . JDW Counsel ’ s team has developed and guided over 100 small to mid-size businesses in Alaska in obtaining all necessary land-use permits , negotiating and drafting complex contractual agreements , obtaining licenses , and securing all governmental approvals needed to successfully launch into the marketplace . Let our team lift some of the burden of being a business owner off your shoulders – with specialized project management and ABC Board expertise from Sdot Consulting , our team is stronger and more focused than ever to provide tremendous value to our Alaskan business partners .
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The 2024 State of the Restaurant Industry Report is here
Sales are forecast to top $ 1.1T , and the nation ’ s second-largest private employer is on track to add 200K jobs , pushing total employment to 15.7M by year-end . Inside this year ’ s report :
Sales & Economic forecast Operational trends Workforce trends Food & Menu trends A few findings : Costs are up : 98 % of operators say higher labor costs are an issue for their restaurant . 97 % cite higher food costs .
Consumers are value-conscious : Nearly half of consumers are taking a wait-and-see stance when it comes to spending . Operators who offer a solid value prop for dining out can nudge customers out of their holding pattern . Younger consumers more open to tech : Although most consumers prefer to have all aspects of service handled by employees ( vs . using tech to self-order and pay , for example ), that preference varies significantly by age group , with younger consumers much more open to tech . Read more .
The 2024 State of the Restaurant Industry Report , supported by Sage , is free to members and $ 349 for non-members .
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