KRHA News & Insights - 2nd Quarter 2010

Your Voice for the Hospitality Industry.

SECOND QUARTER

2010

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KRHA Insurance Programs; Growing and Changing One Member at a Time

For the past 20 years, the Kansas Restaurant & Hospitality Association Self Insurance Fund (KRHASIF) has had tremendous success providing workers’ compensation insurance for our membership. A combination of extremely competitive pricing, unmatched customer service, and knowledgeable loss control using our strong hospitality industry expertise has made KRHASIF the best place a member or a prospective member could buy their workers’ comp insurance. Because of the benefits of the workers’ comp program through KRHASIF, our members asked us to become a source for their other insurance requirements. To meet that need, Hospitality Insurance Services (HIS) has been providing first class property and liability insurance coverage to our members for almost 15 years. The hospitality industry is our only business and that means that we bring a knowledge and expertise that other agents don’t have about the specifics of your business. That benefits our customers with specialized insurance programs designed specifically to meet the needs of their business. With health insurance being such an important issue for all businesses today, our members were looking to us for help. The result is that four years ago we introduced our KRHA sponsored health and dental insurance plan through Preferred Health Systems (PHS). This is a true association health plan, where all of our members, large and small are pooled together. The program features age rated premiums and has different plans to choose from to give our members options in planning what works best for their business.

KRHA, KRHASIF and HIS have the programs to meet all your insurance needs, including: Group Health Insurance for all members. That’s right─all members qualify during open enrollment periods Workers’ Compensation Insurance with our Self Insurance Fund Business Owners Package Insurance for Restaurants, Hotels, Country Clubs and all other related Allied member businesses Employment Practices Liability Insurance offering specialized policies specific to our industry Product Liability Insurance including coverage for Food Borne Illness and its’ related effects on the income of your business

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Letter from the President & Chairman........2HeinSight...........................................................3Kansas ProStart Student Invitational...........4Make Sure You Know The Symptoms...........5

Tips to Help your Business Avoid Costly Lawsuits..............................................................7PAC Giving........................................................8Top 5 Dine-Out Holidays.............................12

Statewide Smoking Ban effective July 1, 2010

A Letter from the President & Chairmanby Don Sayler, KRHA President & CEO and Bill Goodlatte, KRHA Chairman

Bill Goodlatte2010 KRHA Chairman

Don Sayler, CPA, CAEPresident & CEO

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2010 KRHA Chairman

Bill Goodlatte is the Senior Vice President of The LDF Companies which operates 42 Wendy’s restaurants and sells and distributes Coors, Miller, Boulevard, Red Bull, many other brands of beer, and a full range of wine, spirits and soft drinks. LDF has over 1500 employees and is headquar-tered in Wichita. Bill is a graduate of Bates College in Maine and is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Kansas Restaurant & Hospitality Association, on the Board of Directors for the Wichita His-panic Chamber of Commerce and the Butler College Hospi-tality Management Program. He is originally from Massachusetts and his wife Linda is from New Jersey. They have two daughters, Elizabeth who is a pediatric nurse in Vermont and Suzanne who is in Human Resources at ITT in Virginia.

The 2010 Kansas Legislative Session is currently in high gear and KRHA is once again monitoring a variety of issues under consideration by lawmakers. Eighty-four House Bills and sixty-three Senate Bills are presently under careful scrutiny by KRHA. We hope that all of our members are tracking what is taking place legislatively through our weekly legislative update, Capitol News. We have presented testimony on several of these bills and are working tirelessly to protect our industry’s profits and rights. Several members have also provided tes-timony verbally or in writing on some of the different bills. This is greatly appreciated by not only KRHA, but all our members. It is going to take all of us working collectively to get our industry’s voice heard this legislative session! KRHA provided testimony opposing the sales tax exemption for the Kansas Wildscape Foundation (SB 433). This sales tax exemption could ultimately cause direct competition for the lodging industry; as the cabins they plan to build would not be subject to sales tax, property tax or transient guest tax. KRHA expressed its concerns for the proposed changes in the License to Sell Alcoholic Beverages Fees (SB 454). We questioned whether there needs to be changes in the renewal process rather than an assessment of additional fees. KRHA also gave testimony in opposition to doubling the Gallonage Tax on all Types of Liquor and Wine (HB 2593 & SB 569). Any increase of a tax during an economic recession could be detrimental to our industry. This increase is made even worse by the compounding effect of the three taxes on alcohol sales in state; gallonage, liquor enforcement, and the drink tax, which are layered on each other before the drink is even sold to the consumer.

Testimony was given opposing the Adjustment of the Taxable Wage Base (SB 474). While we understand the fund is in a deficit position, the increase in the wage base would cause a heavier tax burden on employers and will no doubt cause more layoffs, thereby placing a further drain on the fund. Testimony was also submitted on Unemployment Insurance (HB 2676) on behalf of the Kansas Business Coalition on Unemployment Insurance, which KRHA is a part of. This bill still increases tax rates over what was required in 2009, but it better reflects earned experience ratings. This will allow employers an easier option of managing their cash flow by spreading out their payments over the year and will provide relief for the lack of time businesses had to prepare for such significant increases. KRHA gave testimony in opposition to the repealing of lodging licensure requirements (HB2659). This was done for a variety of reasons, but largely because this bill appears to eliminate the licensure of the lodging facilities in the state. This will cause great harm to our industry because it will give the public the perception that our hotels and motels are not regulated and inspected for safety or health issues. KRHA does however, support SB 570 in theory, which establishes a lodging inspection fee fund and converts the inspection process to a complaint basis. Our primary concern with this bill is the level at which the fees might increase and KRHA is working closely with KDA to resolve these issues and develop a complaint based program. One particular bill that KRHA testified on, brought a rally of industry professionals to the Capitol to protest. That bill is the Sweetened Beverage Tax (SB 567) which proposes a new tax on soda and other beverages sweetened with sugar — a penny for every teaspoon of sugar. This tax would increase the cost of a 12-ounce can of soda by a dime and raise an estimated $90 million during the fiscal year that begins July 1. KRHA strongly opposes this bill, as this type of legislation would prove destructive to our industries businesses. This new tax would adversely affect jobs and the business environment in Kansas. With so many legislative issues attacking our industry, we want KRHA members to know we are working hard to protect your business profits, your rights as business owners, and the industry as a whole. If you would like to know what the KRHA position is on a certain topic or are interested in getting involved or providing testimony on any issue, please contact the KRHA office. To read the full text of any of these testimonies go to “Legislative Testimonies” under the “Government Affairs” tab at www.krha.org.

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and industry partners If you have questions or would like to become a member, please contact KRHA at : 316.267.8383 or 800.369.6787

The Kansas Legislature is being confronted with a significant budget deficit during the 2010 Legislative Session. The Republican leadership of the House of Representatives is propos-ing budget adjustments that would not require a tax increase during this economic recession. The Governor has proposed a combination of budget cuts and $377 million in tax increases. The Senate leadership has proposed some budget cuts coupled with at least $300 million in tax increases. The tax increases proposed in the Senate include sales, alcohol, and cigarette tax increases, and the implementation of a new tax on sugared beverages. The sales, alcohol, and beverage taxes will adversely impact KRHA members. (Remember, these increases are on top of significant unemployment insurance tax increases which the industry has borne already as a result of the recession.) These taxes targeting our members are only part of the picture. In addition to already suffering flat or declining revenues, the industry is also facing possible increased costs for lodging inspections, lost business as a result of the smoking ban, possible increased costs from menu labeling proposals, and possible license fee increases; all of which will drive up the cost of doing business in Kansas. Influencing the entire debate is the philosophical discussion as to whether the state should raise taxes on individuals and businesses in order to “balance” the government’s budget, or whether they should cut their budgets in the same ways that individuals and businesses have had to do. It is always interesting when government feels that they cannot live within their means, but individuals and businesses must live within their means, and be able to reduce their costs in order to pay higher taxes. Ultimately, the Legislative session will end when 63 House members, 21 Senators, and the Governor can come to an agreement. Whether that will be a combination of budget cuts and tax increases, or whether the government will avoid any tax increase is yet to be determined. The Consensus Estimating Group will meet in April and determine the expected amount of revenues for the succeeding year. The Legislature is required by law to utilize those estimates in determining what expenditures can be made and to insure that they approve a balanced budget. Kansas law prohibits deficit spending, which does occur within the federal government. Since education funding constitutes 65% of the state’s budget, including K-12 and higher education; the public is generally split on the solution to the state’s budget woes. Some are willing to pay more taxes to provide more money for schools. Others support funding the schools but demand more efficiency, and heavily criticize the redundancy in administrative functions with 293 school districts in the state. Others simply feel that tax increases are unwarranted, that we pay enough in taxes, and the state should simply learn to live within its means. On top of all that information from economists advises that raising taxes during a recession will certainly slow recovery. Every member of the KRHA is invited to convey personal thoughts to their own representatives and senators about potential solutions to the budget problems facing the state. In the meantime, the KRHA has gone on record in opposition of targeted taxes, such as the alcohol tax increase and the sugared beverage tax, both of which will adversely impact our industry.

by Ron Hein, KRHA Legislative Counsel with Hein Law Firm, Chartered

KRHA Members Targeted with 2010 Budget Fight

KRHA StaffDon Sayler, President & [email protected]

Adam Mills, Vice President Member [email protected]

Neeley Carlson, Vice President Education & [email protected]

Tina Cox, Vice President Risk [email protected]

Dave Belvin, Loss Control [email protected]

Bob Chambers, Member Services [email protected]

Lisa Graham, Marketing and Communications [email protected]

Jason Green, Marketing and Communications [email protected]

Christine Haaser, Account [email protected]

Karen Hrdlicka, Claims [email protected]

Dana Johnson, Account [email protected]

Michalle King, Bookkeeping [email protected]

Justin Quigley, Member Services Representative, Greater Kansas [email protected]

Nevada Raitt, [email protected]

Jeff Richards, Member Services [email protected]

Shannon Wilkinson, Bookeeping [email protected]

Ron & Julie Hein, Legislative [email protected]

Olathe North & Baldwin City High Schools Advance to the National ProStart Student Invitational On March 3, 33 teams, including 100 students from across the state traveled to Wichita to compete for top honors at the 9th annual Kansas ProStart Student Invitational. This exciting event included three different competitions: Culinary, Management, and Edible Centerpiece. The students were judged by industry professionals from restaurants, hotels, and colleges from all over the state. The winning teams in the culinary and management competitions now have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills along with students from 46 other states and territories across the country at the National ProStart Invitational April 30th - May 2nd in Overland Park, Kansas. The KRHA is very excited that Kansas is the host state for the national competition for the first time ever, and we are proud to have such a talented group of kids to represent us! The Culinary competition featured aspiring chefs displaying their chicken fabrication abilities, knife skills, and overall cooking knowledge. Each culinary team was required to present a three course meal comprised of a starter, entreé, and dessert in one hour’s time using only two butane burners. They were judged in several different categories including safety, sanitation, taste, and overall presentation. When the chopping, simering, and sautéing subsided, the team from Olathe North High School came out victorious, and will represent the state of Kansas at the national competition. The Management competition consisted of future restaurant managers utilizing the creativity and industry knowledge they have gained through the ProStart program by presenting their very own restaurant concept. Students were required to give a 10 minute presentation of their idea while utilizing a PowerPoint presentation and display board. After-wards the students met with judges for a question and answer session where they had to explain in detail the thinking that inspired their final concept. When the results were in, Baldwin City High School was announced as the winner, and will advance on to the national competition. The final competition is Edible Centerpiece, and is unique to Kansas. In this event students com-pete independently, and use their creativity to carve fruits and vegetables into whimsical, edible sculp-tures. This year two students from Olathe North High School tied for first place. The ProStart program is a two-year curriculum designed to teach high school students the management skills needed for a career in the restaurant and foodservice indus-try. The ProStart Student Invitational “gives students the opportunity to demonstrate the culinary and management knowledge they have gained through the ProStart program” said Neeley Carlson, Vice President of Education & Training for the KRHA. “The students work with educators and mentors in the industry in preparation for the competition. This unique partnership bridges classroom learning with real life experience.”

Food Network Star, Guy Fieri, brought a culinary, rock-n-roll tour to the Midland Theater in Kansas City, Missouri on December 7th of last year. The show consisted of interactive cooking stations, demos, and behind the scenes stories from the road; all accompanied by rock music. Six students from Olathe North High School, along with their ProStart teacher were chosen to attend the show. Students had the opportunity to be personal assistants to Guy and his sous chef Kleetus, and certainly earned bragging rights and unforgettable experience to add to their resumés.

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The Kansas Food Code requires that the “person in charge” be able to demonstrate knowledge of the code. They must also be able to describe the symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food and explain how employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees to prevent the spread of illness. “Person in charge” means at the time of inspection, any individual or employee present in a food establishment who is responsible for the operation. If no designated individual or employee is the “person in charge”, then any employee present is the person in charge. Many operators and individuals considered a “person in charge” are not familiar with food-borne illnesses and their symptoms. This lack of knowledge thus prevents them from properly educating their staff and following the reporting requirements. Food workers are required to report to the “person in charge” any illness diagnosed by a health practitioner due to Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella, E-Coli or Salmonella. Once notified of the illness the “person in charge” is also responsible for notifying the Kansas Department of Agriculture.

Salmonella - Salmonella can contaminate food when foods are improperly handled or prepared. Contaminated food can cause fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and diarrhea 12 to 72 hours after consumption lasting 4 to 7 days. To avoid contamination from Salmonella encourage proper hand-washing, avoid cross contamination and cook meat/poultry thoroughly to kill the bacteria.

Shigella - Unsanitary handling by food handlers and fecally contaminated water are the most common causes of contamination. Flies can also transfer the bacteria from feces to food. Symptoms include abdominal pain, cramps and bloody diarrhea. The most important prevention measures include hand-washing, elimination of employees with diarrhea and controlling flies inside and outside the operation.

E-Coli - Under-cooked or raw ground beef has been implicated in many of the documented outbreaks, however E-coli outbreaks have implicated alfalfa sprouts, unpasteurized fruit juices, dry-cured salami, and lettuce. Reduction of risk for human illness associated with raw produce can be better achieved through controlling points of potential contamination in the field; during harvesting; during processing or distribution; or in retail markets, food-service facili-ties, and the home. The illness is characterized by severe cramping and diarrhea which eventually becomes bloody. Controlling time and temperature by cooking ground beef to 155° is an important prevention measure.

Make Sure You Know The Symptomsby Neeley Carlson, Vice President Education & Training

Hepatitis A - Hepatitis A is a virus that causes liver disease. The virus is transmitted by the fecal-oral route. That means you must get something in your mouth that is contaminated with stool from an infected person. Symptoms often appear about one month after infection, but can develop anytime between two to six weeks after infection. Hepatitis A is usually a mild illness characterized by sudden onset of fever, headache, nausea, loss of appetite, and abdominal discomfort, followed in several days by jaundice. Good hand-washing after restroom visits and no bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food greatly reduces the spread of this illness. An infected person can spread the virus for 1 to 2 weeks before symptoms start and up to 10 days after jaundice, providing a span of almost a month. Food handlers can potentially infect hundreds of people if they work while infected and do not follow good hand-washing practices and have bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Norovirus - People can become infected with norovirus by eating food or drinking liquids that are contaminated. Contamination occurs in much the same way as hepatitis A. People working with food who are sick with norovirus gastroen-teritis are a particular risk to others, because they handle the food and drink many other people will consume. Since the virus is so small, a sick food handler can easily – without meaning to – contaminate the food he or she is handling. Many of those eating the contaminated food may become ill, causing an out-break. Strict hand washing after using the bathroom and before handling food items is important in preventing the spread of this virus. Food handlers who were recently sick can be given different duties in the restaurant so that they do not have to handle food (for example, working the cash register or as a host or hostess).

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The average costs of defense for a wage and hour lawsuit exceeds $100,000. A business can expect the costs of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) investigation to range from $10,000 to $20,000. Can your business afford the cost of even a single lawsuit? Defending your business can be expensive. The costs of legal defense against allegations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations or dealing with increasingly aggressive tactics by ICE can add up quickly — attorney and court fees plus the costs of investigation and fact gathering. Even if the allegations prove to be false, defense costs can be high.Use these tips to help avoid costly lawsuits. 1. Be proactive. Conduct audits for wage and hour and I-9 forms. Make sure that your employees are classified properly as “exempt” or “non-exempt” under the FLSA’s regulations. Review your payroll list and confirm that all active employees have an I-9 Form on file.

2. Train your managers. Clarify the differences between “exempt” and “non-exempt” employees and the essentials of your pay practices. Informed managers will be more aware of and take action regarding unauthorized overtime practices, missed lunch or regular breaks by their employees. Hiring managers should receive in-person training on how to complete the I-9 Form, spot potential errors and promptly correct them.

3. Identify and focus on known problem job classifica-tions – and when unsure, hire an expert. Common problem job classifications include administrative staff, IT professionals, sales positions and supervisors because these jobs have the poten-tial to change from “non-exempt” to “exempt” status. Talk with an expert about the most difficult classifications before making a final decision.

Consider the following situations:

Wage and Hour Lawsuit A chef worked catered events for a restaurant chain. She brought suit against her employer for failing to pay wages at the overtime rate. The chef alleged that she regularly worked in excess of 40 hours per week due to her work at summer festivals. The restaurant alleged that it was not a covered enterprise according to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) nor was the chef individually covered. The case could not be resolved by negotiations. The restaurant incurred $80,000 in legal fees and the case eventually settled for $55,000.

Illegal Alien Investigation An unsolicited tip resulted in an ICE investigation of a small hotel in Kansas for allegedly hiring illegal aliens in the housekeeping department. The six-month investigation culminated in a work-site raid of the hotel, the arrest of three employees and federal charges of hiring unauthorized aliens. In the plea agreement, the hotel’s two owners pleaded guilty to illegal hiring practices and agreed to pay a total fine of $75,000. Costs of defense exceeded $25,000.

Are You Covered?

Did you know that Wage and Hour, Illegal Alien Investiga-tions and other Employment Practices Liability (EPL) claims (gender, race and age discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and retaliation) are NOT usually covered under General Liability Insurance or Business Owners Policies? The Employment Practices Liability Insurance Restaurant and Hospitality Programs from Monitor Liability Managers, LLC protect your business from the effects of an EPL claim. Monitor Liability is KRHA’s endorsed provider of EPL insurance. Take advantage of specialized insurance coverage for KRHA members. Coverage includes:

$100,000 costs of defense for claims alleging violation(s) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (Wage & Hour Claims) Optional $25,000 costs of defense for criminal Investigations brought by any government agency for allegedly hiring or harboring of illegal aliens Third party liability coverage for claims brought by customers for discrimination (including costs of defense for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and public accommodation claims) and/or harassment

While managing a business can be rewarding, there are many challenges that could threaten your success. Dramatic increases in wage and hour lawsuits and illegal alien investigations could jeopardize the profitability of your business.

Don’t take the risk. Get the coverage before you need it.

For more information or for a no obligation quote, contact Adam Mills of Hospitality Insurance Services, Inc. at (800) 279-5742, or via email at [email protected]. The Kansas Restaurant & Hospitality Association and Monitor Liability Managers, LLC are proud to provide this valuable benefit to members of KRHA!


Tips to Help Your Business Avoid Costly LawsuitsWage and Hour and Illegal Alien Investigations


With the KRHA PAC Whack ‘Open’ annual golf tournament just around the corner (May 17th), it is important to discuss the need for raising PAC (Politi-cal Action Committee) funds to support business friendly candidates. This money comes from individual member donations and two events, the KRHA PAC Whack ‘Open’ golf tournament and the KRHA PAC Whack ‘Classic’ golf tournament. KRHA wants to give wisely to candidates who support our industry and continue to be a force in Topeka and Washington during the legislative session. By working with pro-business leaders, the PAC protects your business from harmful legislation, senseless regulations and lawsuit abuse. This is the industry’s way to make sure we speak in one voice, and have a powerful political presence at the state and national level. Advocacy is not just about having the right position on issues. It’s about having the resources to deliver our message and tell our story. As we look ahead and begin to plan, it’s critical that we remember how important it is to be a part of the political process. It doesn’t stop at meeting with your legislators! Your monetary contributions are equally as vital. The KRHA & NRA PAC cannot grow without continued financial support from the industry. In order to remain the type of force that the KRHA & NRA has already proven to be, we must continue to grow our PAC, with donations from you ─ and, in turn, grow our sphere of influence. To get involved in PAC or to participate in the PAC Whack ‘Open’ golf tournament, contact the KRHA office at 316-267-8383.

PAC Giving - Political Leadership That Protects your Business

Sponsorship Opportunities Are Available!

To access the online buyer’s guide, log on to the new Mem-ber’s Only section of www.krha.org. From this section you can access workers’ compensation claim forms, job aides, and other valu-able information pertinent to your business operations. To log on, use your first and last name with first letter of each capitalized, with no space (ie. JohnDoe) as your user name. Your password is your member number. If you are unsure what your member number is, or need help log-ging in, contact Lisa Graham ([email protected]) or Jason Green ([email protected]), or by phone at 316-267-8383. Once you log on, explore the many available resources! You can view the 2010 Buyer’s Guide by clicking on the im-age located on the member’s only welcome page. If you have any feedback or would like us to add something that you think could be valuable to other members, let us know! We hope you will utilize this valuable member benefit to assist you with your business!

The 2010 Buyer’s Guide is now Available Online!


Calender of EventsNRA Public Affairs Conference Grand Hyatt Washington, DC

National ProStart Student Invitational Sheraton Hotel & Overland Park Convention Center

PAC Whack Open Golf Tournament Alvamar, Lawrence

NRA Trade Show McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

Our office will be closed for Memorial Day

KRHA Board of Directors Meetings Louie’s Bar & Grill, Wichita 9:00AM - 12:00PM Insurance Board of Directors Meeting 12:00PM - 1:00PM Joint Lunch 1:00PM - 3:00PM Association Board of Directors Meeting 3:15PM - 4:15PM Educational Foundation Board of Directors (To select scholarship winners)

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Essential Elements (816) 471-4040

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Massco/Procter & Gamble (316) 942-9494

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Nikbakht Nanny Services (913) 814-9629

Ruxter (816) 304-6955

Safety Tec (620) 584-2390

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SecureNet Alarm Systems (316) 945-5630

Smithereen Pest Management (816) 842-1411

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Artisan CateringArtisan Catering, LLC560 N. Ridge Rd., Wellington128 E. Madison Ave., Derby

Asia House570 S. 4th StreetEdwardsville

Bobbie Sauer407 N. Mayfield Rd.Hutchinson

Bossa Grill (Opening Soon!)More Wichita, LLC3242 N. Rock Rd. Ste. 112 & 114Wichita

Chanute Inn & Conference CenterKnolls Properties, LLC3030 S. Santa FeChanute

Cheatwood Family RestaurantCheatwood Family Restaurant, LLC419 State StreetAugusta

Chens Super BuffetSuper Buffet, LLC6457 Quivira Rd.Shawnee

China Garden Buffet, Inc.5860 Antioch Rd.Merriam

Cinnamon’s Deli733 St. Andrews Dr.Wichita

Clifton Wine Wine & JazzPlaza Nine, LTD3700 E. DouglasWichita

Dairy Queen Treat CenterGNN, Inc.1500 E. 11th Ave.Hutchinson

Days Inn205 N. Washington St.Ellis

Denim & DiamondsWichita Kansas Venture, LLC4750 W. KelloggWichita

Edokko Japanese Restaurant8615 HauserLenexa

El Maguey Mexican RestaurantLos Compadres, Inc.22702 Midland Dr.Shawnee Firehouse Café1824 E. 4thHutchinson

Fox Ridge RestaurantGrand Venture, LLC800 S. Kansas Ave.Newton

Genghis Grill111 S. Rock Rd.Wichita

George’s Catering Mediterenia, LLC6427 E. 32nd Ct.Wichita

Golden Dragon609 Main St.Winfield

Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q2525 Market PlaceSalina

Hutchinson Town Club200 E. ShermanHutchinson

Jillians Italian Grill & Wine Bar216 N. MainHutchinson

Laura’s Super TortasLaura’s Superstore, LLC1425 E. CentralWichita

Le Monde Café EastK&Y, LLC3101 N. Rock Rd. Ste. 110Wichita

Little Abner’s Jobs Plus, Inc.112 S. MainHutchinson

McDonaldsAlon Management, LLC9401 Foster, Overland Park16210 W. 65th, Shawnee17921 W. 119th St., Olathe618 E. Santa Fe, Olathe

Papa Murphy’s Lack Investments, LLC2700 OakHays

Pastimes Bar & GrillPastimes B & G, LLC15510 State Ave., Suite 11Basehor

Sheraton Overland Park Hotel6100 College Blvd.Overland Park

Spangles1601 N. Rock Rd.Derby

Speedy Burger3090 W. 13th St. N.Wichita

Sues BBQ & Grill106 N. MainEllinwood

Sushi House Sushi House Four, LTD5041 W. 117th St. Leawood

Taco BellA & G, Inc.412 E. 4thHutchinson

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The Café1102 N. 2nd St.Leavenworth

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Since Food is often part of a celebration, it is not surprising that many consumers patronize restaurants on holidays and special occasions. The National Restaurant Association’s new Holiday Dining – 2000 found that more consumers patronize restaurants on holidays and special occasions. According to the survey, birthdays top the list for restaurant dining, followed by Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day. Here are some highlights from the study.Birthday Bashes: Birthdays are the leading special occasion for restaurant dining, according to survey results. More than half of all survey respondents (55 percent) reported that within the past 12 months they had eaten at a restaurant on their birthday. Consumers with a household income of $35,000 or more, those living in two-member and dual-income households, and college graduates were more likely than average to eat out on their birthdays. Three out of 10 married respondents reported dining out on their spouse’s birthday. Male respondents were more likely to eat out on their wife’s birthday than female respondents were on their husband’s birthday.Celebrating Mom: Many people show that they appreciate their mothers by taking them out to eat on Mother’s Day. After birthdays, Mother’s Day is the next-most-popular dining-out holiday or occasion. Nearly two out of five respondents (38 percent) reported eating at a restaurant on Mother’s Day. The likelihood of eating out on Mother’s Day increases with household size – those living in a household of three or more persons were close to twice as likely as those living alone to eat at a restaurant on Valentine’s Day, compared with less than one-fifth of those age 65 and older.

Cupid Strikes: Valentine’s Day ranked third among the holidays and special occasions included in the survey. Nearly one-third of the respondents reported eating at a restaurant on Valentine’s Day. Eating out on Valentine’s Day was especially popular with respondents under age 35 ─ more than two out of five of those respondents reported eating at a restaurant on Valentine’s Day, compared with less than one-fifth of those age 65 and older. Ringing in the New Year: Close to one out of five respondents reported dining out on New Year’s eve, while one out of 10 reported eating at a restaurant on New Year’s Day. Male and female respondents were equally likely to celebrate New Year’s Eve at a restaurant. Respondents age 18 to 24 were more likely than average to celebrate the occasion at a restaurant. Respondents living in a two-member household and those with a household income of $25,000 ore more were more likely than average to eat out on New Year’s Eve.Scoring with the Super Bowl: The Super Bowl is watched by millions each year and is a leading event for gatherings of family and friends, whether at home, at a restaurant or at some other loca-tion. For the first time, the survey asked respondents about their Super Bowl dining. More than one-quarter of the respondents who watched the most recent Super Bowl reported ordering takeout or delivery food from a restaurant for a gathering at their home or some-one else’s home on this big game day.

*The national Restaurant Association commissioned Opinion Research Corporation to survey individuals in the Spring of 2000 to determine their likelihood of eating at a restaurant on the following holidays and occasions: their birthday, their spouse’s birthday, a child’s birthday, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Super Bowl Sunday, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Secretaries’ Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparent’s Day, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

When celebrating holidays and special occasions, food is often an integral part of the festivities. More and more restaurants are providing the food and setting for many consumers on those occasions, according to Holiday Dining – 2000.

Top 5 Dine-Out HolidaysBy Robert Ebbin, Restaurants USA

KRHA News & Insights - 2nd Quarter 2010

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