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Government Affairs and Policy Research Internship

RAMW offers year-round internship opportunities and is currently seeking a motivated Government Affairs and Policy Research Intern to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with our Government Affairs team to monitor legislative developments, mobilize restaurant owners and operators, engage with key stakeholders, and design and analyze member surveys and labor market data that generate the insights behind our public policy and advocacy work.

November 3, 2026

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Turn Guests into Promoters

A guest contribution by Ajay Sagar, Founder of bizApps | bizapps4me.com

October 16, 2026

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Cyber Insurance: Is Your Restaurant Covered When Things Go Wrong?

A cyberattack can create much more than an IT problem. A data breach, ransomware attack, social engineering scam, or business interruption can quickly become a significant financial loss for your restaurant.

October 9, 2026

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From a Fading Farmers Market Booth to 70 New Guests: A Herndon Café's Turnaround

A guest contribution by Ajay Sagar, Founder of bizApps | bizapps4me.com

September 11, 2026

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Value Engineering in Restaurant Construction: Balancing Cost, Risk, and Opening Dates

Opening or remodeling a restaurant involves hundreds of fast-moving decisions where design, kitchen equipment, specialized systems, and tight timelines collide. When costs start to push past budget, Value Engineering (VE) is often brought in to bridge the gap.

September 3, 2026

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Ben's Friends Brings Mental Health, Recovery Support Into DC Kitchens

Help for those among us in recovery

September 3, 2026

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Restaurant Week Is 7 Days. The Restaurants That Win It Start Preparing Now.

A guest contribution by Ajay Sagar, Founder of bizApps | bizapps4me.com

August 12, 2026

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Your Restaurant Has Enough Drama. Don’t Add an EPLI Claim.

Running a restaurant comes with enough challenges without adding an employment lawsuit to the recipe.

August 11, 2026

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Foie Gras Initiative Qualifies for November Ballot

The DC Board of Elections this week certified Initiative 86

August 6, 2026

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How to Evaluate a Commercial General Contractor for New Construction

Opening a new restaurant location—or undertaking a major redesign—is one of the largest financial and operational investments a operator can make. Between specialized equipment, utility requirements, strict permitting, and tight target open dates, the stakes are high long before the doors officially open.

July 23, 2026