PULSE! Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive (08/13/2026)

From Kitchen to C-Suite · Aug 13, 2026 · 34m

Stay Ahead with Pulse: Today’s Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Industry News Deep Dive—brought to you by HRBUniversal. Don’t miss a beat! Whether you're commuting to work or unwinding on the couch, we've got your industry insights covered.💡 Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode:1️⃣ Drive-Thru Asset Battles: With construction costs soaring, prime real estate is being fought over in courtrooms. We unpack 7 Brew’s objection to Dutch Bros' $105M stalking-horse bid for Salad and Go's real estate portfolio.2️⃣ Beating the "Fast-Food Tax": Brands like Cava and Chili’s are compressing short-term gross margins…