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 you're commuting to work or unwinding on the couch, we've got your industry insights covered.🎧 On the Go? Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, Deezer, or visit HRBUni.com.📲 Mobile App: Take the HRB Network with you everywhere by getting our mobile web app at HRBUni.com/APP.📺 Big Screen Experience: Level up your show viewing—stream Pulse directly on TV via Roku or Amazon Fire TV.Until next time, keep innovating and striving for excellence!#PULSEPodcast #HRBUniversal #HospitalityNews #RestaurantIndustry #HotelIndustry #BarIndustry #TechPivot #RetailStrategy #DataAnalytics #HospitalityTech #BusinessInsights