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PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive | 08/24/2026 Episode

50% tariffs and trade war tensions are forcing North American food and retail operators into a high-stakes tech pivot. In this episode, we break down why 1 in 3 leaders is turning to data analytics, AI, and systems integration with platforms like Square, Olo, and PAR to protect razor-thin margins. Plus: loyalty program overhauls, AI wage impact, server price hikes, and how environmental limits like Western water shortages affect the data center pipeline.Stay Ahead with Pulse : Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive—brought to you by HRBUniversal. Don’t miss a beat! Whether…

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