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Hospitality industry leaders speak up about mental healthPlenty of jobs involve long hours and intense pressure but the hospitality industry has a reputation for being especially tough. In recent years a number of high-profile chefs in Australia and overseas have struggled to cope, battling depression, addiction or anxiety.Watch video ...Original story on abc.net.auOriginal story on news.com.au

Business is still tough!

Even the biggest operators are having troubles. Rising costs, rent, location and wages are all contributing to the demise. It also highlights the need for restaurants to have effective marketing and business strategies. Struggling Subway closed more than 1000 restaurants in 2018 across USA****Jamie Oliver's UK restaurant chain collapses, leaving 1,000 people joblessRead more ...

The hipster economy

**How Australia's appetite for coffee, craft beer, and dining out created a 'hipster economy'**Australia's enormous appetite for gourmet food and drinks has led not only to an international reputation as a foodie destination, but changed the way we spend our money and the types of jobs that are available – some of which would not have existed 20 years ago.Read more ...Original story on thenewdaily.com.auOriginal story on restaurantdive.com

Food trucks are the new restaurant billboards

Major chains are going mobile to grow off-premise business and are reaping the benefits of a new marketing avenue.As the restaurant space becomes increasingly crowded, restaurants are taking their brands on the open road. And it is not about the revenue!"It’s all about marketing the brand," NPD Group vice president and food industry advisor David Portalatin told Restaurant Dive.Read more ...

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