Are business owners passing on costs to customers?

June 2023

Tony Green, CEO of the Australian Food Service Advocacy Body, which was established two years ago to help rebuild the industry during the coronavirus pandemic says 'tipping culture does appear to be changing'. Mr Green, who worked in hospitality as a chef for more than a decade, says, while tipping remains voluntary in Australia, he has seen an uptick in venues encouraging the practice.
'It is a really tough time at the moment, for everybody: customers, front of house, employers,'
he said. '
Starting from a really tough place coming out of COVID, and then with the cost of doing business and inflation, I can understand why more businesses have been trying to ask for tips.'
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We are delighted to extend our sincerest gratitude to Comcater for renewing their Founding Membership with AFAB!

June 2023

Since 1979, Comcater has been consistently creating smarter foodservice solutions, setting high standards in the industry with their commercial cooking equipment, storage solutions, cleaning equipment and chilling solutions. Their commitment and dedication to serving the foodservice industry is both infectious and inspirational, so we’re extremely happy to have them as an ally in our mission to elevate the foodservice industry to new heights. Thank you, Comcater, for your unwavering support and participation, we look forward to continuing our journey together.
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We are all excited to welcome Ordermentum as a Member!

May 2023

As the creators of an ingenious ordering and payment platform, Ordermentum brings a wealth of expertise and a flare for innovation to our operation that we’re thrilled to have on board. By improving connections between venues and distributors, Ordermentum has helped us to all work better together by facilitating 3.7 million orders per year, across 37,000+ venues to enable faster and smarter hospitality businesses.
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AFAB talks to our PM Anthony Albanese 

May 2023

Great to chat with our PM Anthony Albanese again this time with our Australian Foodservice Advocacy Body Chair, Sissel Rosengren discussing our industries pressure points, cost of doing business, skills shortage & supply chain challenges. Not alot in this budget addressing these issues, so our work continues … onwards!
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