Miscellaneous

🌎 In McCall, Idaho, a man bought a cabin 45 years ago for $10,500 during a foreclosure crisis, negotiating with three creditors. Today, the property's value is nearly $1,000,000. Similar tales are recounted from Crested Butte and Telluride, Colorado, where real estate once sold for little is now worth millions. The story highlights seizing subtle opportunities and the transformative potential of visionary individuals in undervalued places.

🎲 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.

📚 Edward Mady discusses his insights from baseball in his latest discussion. He introduces his new book, "Honing the Human Edge." For additional resources, listeners can explore Hospitality Daily's platform, engage with content on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram, or subscribe for daily episode summaries and insights delivered via email.

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📈 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%).

🍴 Artistry Restaurants is set to open its third Boca location on July 14 in Lake Mary, Florida. This 5,600-square-foot venue accommodates 189 guests with indoor and outdoor seating. Key personnel include Derek Bornstein as GM, Megan Centeio as assistant GM, and Francisco Arroyo as executive chef. Artistry oversees 50+ restaurants across five states under seven brands. Plans include three new Oak & Stone locations in Cape Coral, Winter Park, and McKinney, Texas.

🍳 Manchester Airport's private terminal, aether, unveils its new spring–summer menu by acclaimed chef Adam Reid. Debuting November 2024, the refreshed menu includes lighter, shareable dishes with local produce from suppliers like Pollen Bakery and Cheshire Smokehouse. Meals start at £65 per guest. For children (0–12), there’s a 25% discount. Dining and transfer packages start at £230 per person. This innovative, elevated airport experience is available for Jet2, TUI, Ryanair, and easyJet passengers.

🍴 Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor for Nation’s Restaurant News, has been with the publication since 1999. He hosts "In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn" podcast. Thorn wrote for The New York Sun (2005-2008) and was a runner for ABC News during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. He graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University and studied at Le Cordon Bleu. Thorn won a 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award and was president of IFEC in 2005.