For years, many restaurants have been hindered by policies that have inhibited them from being able to meet the demands of modern consumers. This has only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Kristine Hillmer, CEO of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association discusses upcoming initiatives that will aid restaurateurs in satisfying customer trends, protect food service employees, and improve delivery policies. 

• (00:46) - Wisconsin Restaurant Association
• (01:53) - Cloudy future
• (07:37) - Workforce challenges
• (11:22) - Policy wins
• (16:24) - Initiatives in progress
• (23:09) - Wisconsin food culture

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