Slot Machines Spread in Missouri Restaurants Despite Legal Uncertainty (StLouisRestaurantReview) Slot-style gaming machines are appearing in a growing number of Missouri restaurants and bars as operators search for new ways to offset rising costs and unpredictable customer traffic. While the machines have become increasingly common in non-casino settings, their presence has also raised an important…

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Missouri Restaurants Turn to Slot Machines as Survival Revenue Grows (StLouisRestaurantReview) Restaurants across Missouri are increasingly adding slot-style gaming machines to supplement declining food and beverage sales, reflecting mounting financial pressure across the hospitality industry. From neighborhood bars to full-service restaurants, operators say the machines provide a steady source of cash flow at a time…

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Is Now the Right Time to Invest in a Restaurant? Why Industry Turmoil May Be Creating Opportunity ST. LOUIS, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) The restaurant industry is facing one of its most challenging periods in decades. Rising labor costs, lingering inflation, shifting consumer habits, and elevated debt levels have forced thousands of restaurants nationwide to close their…

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Why the Restaurants That Survive the Shakeout Will Emerge Stronger ST. LOUIS, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) The restaurant industry has been under extraordinary pressure, and St. Louis has not been immune. Closures have made headlines, margins have tightened, and many operators have questioned whether the business will ever return to “normal.” But beneath the surface of the…

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Restaurants in 2026: Three Defining Challenges Shaping the Industry’s Future ST. LOUIS, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) The restaurant industry enters 2026 at a critical crossroads. After years of disruption, adaptation, and reinvention, restaurants now face a new phase defined not by crisis, but by sustained pressure. Margins remain thin, consumers are more selective than ever, and technology…

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What’s Really Happening to the Economy — and Why Restaurants Are Feeling It First ST. LOUIS, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) Many restaurant owners feel like they are doing everything “right” and still struggling. Dining rooms are open. Food quality is solid. Reviews are decent. Yet profits are thinner, customer traffic is inconsistent, and costs keep rising every…

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2026 Survival Guide for Restaurants as the Industry Enters a New Era – Making Necessary Changes to Survive ST. LOUIS, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) The restaurant industry is not collapsing, but it is undergoing one of the most significant structural shifts in decades. Rising closures across St. Louis and the nation have raised a pressing question among…

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How a Great Accounting System Is the Best Way to Control Restaurant Food Costs ST. LOUIS, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) Running a successful restaurant is not just about great recipes and friendly service. Behind every profitable operation is something far less glamorous—but far more important: a strong accounting system. For restaurant owners, food cost control is one…

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How Illinois Restaurants Can Apply for a Liquor License: A Simple, Step-by-Step Guide for Local Owners (StLouisRestaurantReview) For many restaurant owners, adding beer, wine, or mixed drinks to the menu is one of the most effective ways to increase revenue, attract new customers, and expand the dining experience. Yet for new operators in Illinois, the…

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