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April 29, 2024 42 mins

Restaurant work is undeniably tough. Long hours, fierce competition, and thin profit margins characterize this demanding profession. The challenges only intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, testing the resilience of workers and business owners alike.  Dining constitutes both an undeniable pleasure and a thriving business sector. It is integral to our lives and livelihood.

In this Distinguished podcast, Stephen Clark, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA), joins us to explore the ballot question to eliminate the tip credit and mandate tip sharing.

Get a look behind the kitchen door at this dynamic industry. If you are passionate about restaurants, gather around for this podcast!

Email us at shadean@bu.edu

The “Distinguished” podcast is produced by Boston University School of Hospitality Administration.

Host: Arun Upneja, Dean
Producer: Mara Littman, Executive Director of Strategic Operations and Corporate Relations
Marketing: Rachel Hamlin, Senior Marketing Manager
Research: Lu Lan


Music: “Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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