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🍽️ What’s Cooking?

ICE Reportedly Targets DC-Area Restaurants in Enforcement Push

According to ABC News, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is conducting a targeted operation in Washington, D.C., focused on restaurants and other businesses suspected of hiring undocumented workers. While details remain limited, sources say the effort aims to ensure compliance with federal hiring laws. This development has many restaurant owners in the region reviewing I-9 forms, vendor agreements, and employment documentation.​ ​Read more.

🃏 Running a Smoother Kitchen

Use a “Closing-Time” Checklist App

Replace paper checklists with a shared digital app (like Trello or Google Keep) for your kitchen’s closing duties. Each task can be time-stamped and assigned, helping track consistency and accountability. It also makes handoffs between shifts cleaner and reduces the chances of missed steps.

🚀 Scaling Up

Kitchen Guard Franchise Expands with Military Precision

Navy veteran Chris Ehlinger is bringing fire safety to the front lines of the foodservice world by launching a Kitchen Guard franchise in Jacksonville. The company specializes in commercial kitchen exhaust hood cleaning, and Ehlinger’s leadership shows how veterans are applying discipline and structure to niche restaurant services. It’s a reminder that franchise success doesn’t always come from food—it often comes from supporting those who cook it. Read more.

🦾 Fresh Ideas

Kobey App Connects Haitian Food Fans Nationwide

A new app called Kobey is helping Haitian food lovers across U.S. cities discover local chefs, order traditional meals, and even host food events. It’s designed to strengthen community ties while giving small food operators a platform to scale. For independent restaurants serving niche cuisines, apps like Kobey offer a new path to visibility and revenue. ​Read more

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