👨‍🍳 Family-Owned Restaurants Look to the Next Generation

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🍽️ What’s Cooking?

USDA Shifts Spending Toward Catfish, Seeks More Pollock

The USDA is adjusting its protein procurement strategy. Consolidated Catfish has secured a USDA contract for the entire catfish category, signaling strong demand for domestically farmed fish. Meanwhile, the USDA is seeking more Alaska pollock to meet nutrition program needs. These shifts could influence pricing and supply chains, especially for restaurants sourcing seafood in bulk.​ ​Read more.

🃏 Running a Smoother Kitchen

Standardize the Setup

One way to cut prep time and reduce stress during rush hours is to standardize your kitchen stations. Set clear layouts for tools, ingredients, and storage—then post photos of the "ideal setup" at each station. Train staff to reset their stations before the end of each shift. This reduces the guesswork, limits clutter, and improves consistency across shifts.

🚀 Scaling Up

Family-Owned Restaurants Look to the Next Generation

In Ann Arbor, legacy restaurants are planning for the future—by putting Gen Z in charge. As older owners prepare to retire, their children are stepping in with fresh energy and ideas. This generational handoff isn’t just about succession. It's about rethinking menus, updating marketing, and blending tradition with modern expectations. A growing number of family-run restaurants across the country are following suit. Read more.

🦾 Fresh Ideas

Handheld Devices Are Speeding Up Service

Square is doubling down on handheld tech to help restaurants boost table turn times and increase revenue. The updated devices let staff take orders, process payments, and even suggest upsells—all from the palm of their hand. As more customers expect quick, smooth service, these tools are helping restaurants adapt without sacrificing hospitality. ​Read more

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