With vaccination rates rising across the country, rules and regulations surrounding dine-in options are changing fast. Mike Whatley, VP of State Affairs and Grassroots Advocacy at the National Restaurant Association, joined us to discuss some of the changes in public policy and what they mean for restaurants.

Mike also shared some encouraging information about expanded patio dining access and other trends restaurants can harness moving forward. Listen to find out how these programs can help your bottom line.

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