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Michael Tipps
Has Gen Z (and Our Reliance on Tech) Killed Hospitality Service?
Opinion

Has Gen Z (and Our Reliance on Tech) Killed Hospitality Service?

Face down on screens, with no urgency to serve or connect. Service culture is slipping, and tech-trained generations might be the nail in the coffin.

Dave Foss
Michael Tipps
Dave Foss, Michael Tipps
Oct 17, 2025
In Hospitality, We Are the Future, Not AI
Opinion

In Hospitality, We Are the Future, Not AI

Real hospitality runs on tribalism, not algorithms.

Dave Foss
Michael Tipps
Dave Foss, Michael Tipps
Oct 10, 2025
So You Want to Open a Bar? You’re an Idiot, Unless...
Opinion

So You Want to Open a Bar? You’re an Idiot, Unless...

Every year, thousands jump into hospitality chasing status. Most crawl out broke, bitter, and blaming the ice machine.

Dave Foss
Michael Tipps
Dave Foss, Michael Tipps
Oct 3, 2025
How Bartending Got Hustled
Opinion

How Bartending Got Hustled

If you see bartending school on a strip-mall sign, odds are you’re staring at one of America’s longest-running scams.

Dave Foss
Michael Tipps
Dave Foss, Michael Tipps
Sep 26, 2025
Why Your Bar's Name Matters More Than You Think
Operations & Business

Why Your Bar's Name Matters More Than You Think

When it comes to naming a new venue, a lot of operators make the mistake of playing it too safe.

Michael Tipps
Michael Tipps
Jun 27, 2025

Full Book

Essential reading for bar, restaurant, and hotel operators.

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