Pacific Business News – June 20, 2025 – Tech ‘now essential’ for restaurant profitability

WAIKIKI, Oahu (KHON2) — Electricity is noticeably more expensive for some. “Oh yeah, not just in store, but in our personal homes as well,” said Leilani Bushey, manager at Waikiki Beachside Bistro, when asked about seeing a rise in prices. HECO said the average...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — That extra penny at the register could disappear — or appear — depending on the math. A new law aimed at easing headaches caused by a nationwide penny shortage took effect in Hawaii on Wednesday, July 1. Businesses are now allowed to round up or...

KAPOLEI, Hawaii (KHON2) — June 30th will be the last day to grab a bite to eat at La Tour Cafe Kapolei. In a Monday social media post, the European fast-casual restaurant thanked the local community for a decade of memories, friendships, and support while sharing the...