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Policy & Regulation

More than 3 million Americans filed jobless claims last week, reflecting coronavirus-related restaurant layoffs More than 3 million Americans filed jobless claims last week, reflecti

While some job cuts may be temporary, the NRA estimates 3% of restaurants have closed permanently so far in March

byLisa Jennings

Mar 26, 2020

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Policy & Regulation

Thomas Keller sues insurance company over coronavirus business interruption claim for his restaurants Thomas Keller sues insurance company over coronavirus business interru

Mar 26, 2020

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Policy & Regulation

Federal law mandates new paid leave requirements for restaurant workers affected by coronavirus Federal law mandates new paid leave requirements for restaurant worker

Mar 24, 2020

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Restaurant Operations

National Restaurant Association sends restaurant industry recovery and relief proposal to White House, projects economic impact of at least $225 billion and 5-7 million job losses National Restaurant Association sends restaurant industry recovery and

byGloria Dawson

Mar 18, 2020

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Restaurant Concepts & Chefs

Trump’s proposed stimulus package includes sending emergency cash to all Americans Trump’s proposed stimulus package includes sending emergency cash to a

byLisa Jennings

Mar 17, 2020

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Restaurant Operations

Federal coronavirus guidelines urge Americans to avoid restaurants, bars Federal coronavirus guidelines urge Americans to avoid restaurants, ba

Mar 16, 2020

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Restaurant Operations

To combat the spread of COVID-19, Los Angeles restaurants and bars will close for dine-in business

To combat the spread of COVID-19, Los Angeles restaurants and bars wil

byLisa Jennings

Restaurant Operations

Ample Hills Creamery parent files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Ample Hills Creamery parent files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

byLisa Jennings

Policy & Regulation

Markets surge as President Trump declares coronavirus a national emergency

Markets surge as President Trump declares coronavirus a national emerg

byRussell Redman

Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Grubhub to suspend some fees for independent restaurants in light of coronavirus pandemic

Grubhub to suspend some fees for independent restaurants in light of c

byGloria Dawson

Policy & Regulation

Working Lunch: Restaurant industry response to coronavirus important to policymakers

Working Lunch: Restaurant industry response to coronavirus important t

byAlign Public Strategies

Policy & Regulation

Working Lunch: Labor unions target national restaurant brands at airports

Working Lunch: Labor unions target national restaurant brands at airpo

byAlign Public Strategies

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Restaurant Concepts & Chefs

Third-party delivery, ghost kitchens face scrutiny in San Francisco

Third-party delivery, ghost kitchens face scrutiny in San Francisco

byLisa Jennings

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Restaurant Concepts & Chefs

Union Square Hospitality Group drops arbitration agreement mandate

Union Square Hospitality Group drops arbitration agreement mandate

byLisa Jennings

Restaurant Concepts & Chefs

Condado Tacos wins private-equity investment for growth

Condado Tacos wins private-equity investment for growth

byLisa Jennings

Policy & Regulation

Landry’s Inc. makes $50 million bid to acquire The Palm restaurants out of bankruptcy

Landry’s Inc. makes $50 million bid to acquire The Palm restaurants ou

byLisa Jennings

Policy & Regulation

Working Lunch: The new Prop 13 in California could significantly increase corporate property taxes

Working Lunch: The new Prop 13 in California could significantly incre

byAlign Public Strategies

Restaurant Operations

Federal bill proposes sweeping changes to plastic waste and recycling infrastructure

Federal bill proposes sweeping changes to plastic waste and recycling

byLisa Jennings

Policy & Regulation

Who regulates ghost kitchens?

Who regulates ghost kitchens?

Policy & Regulation

Working Lunch: President Trump endorses federal bi-partisan paid leave legislation, plus more political updates

Working Lunch: President Trump endorses federal bi-partisan paid leave

byAlign Public Strategies

The Spotted Pig closes after founder Ken Friedman exits following $240K sexual harassment settlement

The Spotted Pig closes after founder Ken Friedman exits following $240

byJoanna Fantozzi

Policy & Regulation

The Four Seasons restaurant brand is for sale

The Four Seasons restaurant brand is for sale

byLisa Jennings

Employment & Staffing

Working Lunch: Governors plan to prioritize workforce development

Working Lunch: Governors plan to prioritize workforce development

byAlign Public Strategies

Policy & Regulation

Chicago considers polystyrene ban, limit on single-use plastics in restaurants

Chicago considers polystyrene ban, limit on single-use plastics in res

byLisa Jennings

Policy & Regulation

Proposed NYC bill would require third-party delivery players to disclose tipping practices

Proposed NYC bill would require third-party delivery players to disclo

byLisa Jennings

Policy & Regulation

New York state eliminates tip credit for some; but keeps it legal for restaurant workers

New York state eliminates tip credit for some; but keeps it legal for

byJoanna Fantozzi

Employment & Staffing

Working Lunch: Study shows wage mandates may have economic consequences

Working Lunch: Study shows wage mandates may have economic consequence

byAlign Public Strategies

Policy & Regulation

Tech tools for workforce management

Tech tools for workforce management

byGloria Dawson

Restaurant Technology

Why a predictable schedule is vital for restaurant workers

Why a predictable schedule is vital for restaurant workers

byGloria Dawson

Restaurant Operations

Proposed elimination of the 80/20 tip credit rule is likely illegal, attorneys general say

Proposed elimination of the 80/20 tip credit rule is likely illegal, a

byJoanna Fantozzi

Restaurant News

This week's top 10: Palm restaurant bankruptcy, cannabis cafe rebrands, up-and-coming culinary incubators

This week's top 10: Palm restaurant bankruptcy, cannabis cafe rebrands

A $20 bill, a $10 bill and a handful of change

Restaurant Operations

Minimum wage increases to reach and surpass $15 in Chicago, Denver

Minimum wage increases to reach and surpass $15 in Chicago, Denver

byLisa Jennings

Restaurant Operations

California Restaurant Association sues to block Berkeley, Calif., natural gas ban

California Restaurant Association sues to block Berkeley, Calif., natu

byLisa Jennings

Restaurant News

This week's top 10: 2020 trends, service charge vs. gratuity, NYC women open restaurants

This week's top 10: 2020 trends, service charge vs. gratuity, NYC wome

Employment & Staffing

Nearly half of states slated to increase minimum wage

Nearly half of states slated to increase minimum wage

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