📜 Legal Smarts Fuel Restaurant Growth

June 09, 2025

🍽️ What’s Cooking?

End of an Era for Hap’s Pit Barbecue

After nearly 30 years of serving smoked meats and hearty sides, Hap’s Pit Barbecue in Phoenix is shutting down. Known for its no-frills charm and loyal customer base, Hap’s has been a staple of the local food scene since 1996. Rising costs and changing consumer habits played a part in the decision to close. The restaurant will serve its last meal on June 22, giving longtime fans one last chance to visit.​ ​Read more.

🃏 Running a Smoother Kitchen

Prep Boards with Color Codes

Use color-coded cutting boards for different types of food—red for raw meat, green for vegetables, blue for seafood, and yellow for poultry. This simple system helps prevent cross-contamination and speeds up prep by reducing second-guessing.

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🚀 Scaling Up

Growth-focused restaurant brands are treating legal strategy as a core part of expansion. According to franchising experts, successful brands are bringing legal teams into early planning stages to cover everything from compliance to IP protection. This proactive approach reduces risk, builds investor confidence, and sets up smoother franchising paths. Read more.

🦾 Fresh Ideas

Tablet-Based Ordering is Getting Smarter

Restaurants are moving beyond static menus with interactive tablet systems that can track customer preferences, adjust recommendations, and even upsell based on order history. These systems not only boost sales but also reduce errors and wait times, giving diners more control over their experience. ​Read more

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