Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 41

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Technoheaven Launches Next Generation Global Bed Bank Platform

🎲 Chuck E. Cheese launched 10 Chuck's Arcade locations across eight states, including Kansas City, Missouri, as it nears its 50th anniversary. These arcades blend modern and retro games like Ms. Pac-Man and Donkey Kong, with animatronic characters overseeing each venue. Locations include St. Petersburg, Trumbull, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Victor, Buford, El Paso, Nashua, Salem, and St. Louis. This new concept targets adults with nostalgic ties and features unique game lineups and retro-themed merchandise.

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‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ Signed into Law

💰 President Trump signed the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" into law on July 4. The bill, praised by the National Restaurant Association and AHLA, supports the $1.4 trillion restaurant industry, employing over 15 million people. It includes a "No Tax on Tips" provision, with $25,000 deductions for tipped servers and $12,500 for overtime pay, effective from 2025 to 2028. Tax reliefs include a 20% QBI deduction, full expensing, and family leave credits to spur growth and innovation.

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A Deep Dive into Nékter Juice Bar’s Digital Overhaul

📱 Nékter's tech refresh features a redesigned mobile app with real-time POS data integration. Location-specific menus reduce ordering errors. The CMS-powered app allows for faster content and promotion updates—three times quicker, bypassing app store approvals. Improvements include clearer menus with images, enhancing user experience. The app has received 30,000 5-star reviews, showcasing guest satisfaction.

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(12) Post | LinkedIn

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Krispy Kreme’s C-Suite Updates

🎲 Gen Xers who grew up with Chuck E. Cheese can now enjoy Chuck’s Arcade, a new adult-focused arcade concept. As Chuck E. Cheese approaches its 50th anniversary, 10 Chuck’s Arcade locations have opened across eight states, including a unique spot in Kansas City, Missouri. Locations are in Florida, Connecticut, Oklahoma, New York, Georgia, Texas, New Hampshire, and Missouri. Each arcade blends retro classics like Ms. Pac-Man and Donkey Kong with modern games and features animatronic characters and exclusive merchandise.

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Olo Goes Private in $2 Billion Deal

🎲 Chuck E. Cheese, approaching 50 years, launches Chuck’s Arcade for adults, blending nostalgia and innovation. Locations in St. Petersburg, Trumbull, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Victor, Buford, El Paso, Nashua, Salem, and Kansas City. Features: iconic games like Ms. Pac-Man and Mortal Kombat, plus new experiences. Kansas City’s location includes a pizzeria and unique artwork. Each arcade is unique, with animatronic characters and retro-themed merchandise. Expansion showcases a legacy of fun for lifelong fans and new generations alike.

Wilding Hotels Elevates Guest Experience

🏨 Jurny and Visual Matrix have partnered to enhance hotel operations with an AI-driven platform, offering features like contactless check-in and real-time messaging. Patty Jefferson highlighted the platform's ability to deliver enterprise-scale service without adding staff. With over 300,000 rooms impacted, the integration provides AI tools for automated tasks and upsells, aiming to increase revenue and service quality amidst staffing challenges. Co-founder Luca Zambello emphasized its scale and autonomous operations.

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Consumer spending at small restaurants slowed in June

🍴 Small restaurants saw a 0.4% sales growth in June 2025 compared to June 2024, but faced a -2.6% drop in transactions and -2.5% decline in foot traffic. The broader small business index revealed a 1.4% sales drop from May to June, with foot traffic down 2%. Among 2 million small businesses, only 13 states reported positive foodservice performance in June versus 34 in May. Alaska led growth at 5%, while the U.S. unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%.

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Restaurant job growth moderated in June

📈 The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, dropping the unemployment rate to 4.1% from 4.2%. June marks the 54th consecutive month of job growth. Eating and drinking establishments added 6,500 jobs, compared to 27,400 in April and May. As of May 2025, full-service restaurant jobs are 226,000 (4%) below pre-pandemic levels, while quick-service jobs exceed by 115,000 (2.5%). Uneven recovery persists: Idaho (16%) and Nevada (14%) lead, while Massachusetts and West Virginia lag (-6%).

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Tex-Mex concept Z’Tejas has closed its restaurants

🏖 Z’Tejas, founded in 1989 in Austin, Texas, closed its last restaurant on June 30 due to an expired lease and market challenges. Initially famous for Southwestern cuisine on 6th Street, it expanded to 14 locations before filing for bankruptcy in 2015. Acquired by Cornbread Ventures and later by Randy Cohen and Michael Stone, it eventually shrank to four locations. Cohen plans to sell the business to pursue other ventures.

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