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Leadership

National Restaurant Association names new officers

Galatoire’s longtime chief Melvin Rodrigue will assume the chairmanship, while Louisiana Restaurant Association chief Stan Harris will take the top spot at the Association's Educational Foundation.

Marketing

Hooters adds betting aids as Super Bowl lures

Restaurants in three states will have information screens ready for Super Bowl fans to handicap their wagers.

The company veteran will succeed Tom Zatina in July.

The two operations are the foundation of a new holding company backed by Ireland’s Danu Partners.

The changeover is part of a stepped-up effort to boost in-store business.

Blum also resigned his post as chairman, but remains a co-owner of the polished-casual chains.

The pub chain says it has a stalking horse bidder and three other parties interested in an acquisition.

The two casual-dining giants accounted for eight of last week’s 10 most effective ads for full-service brands. On the QSR side, chicken and pizza spots dominated.

Places that maintain a no-cash policy will be subject to a $1,000 fine.

The city will join New Jersey, Massachusetts, Philadelphia, San Francisco and other jurisdictions in requiring restaurants to accept cash payments.

An alliance is asking the California Restaurant Association to drop its opposition to a ban on gas-fired equipment and collaborate on an all-electric future.

As of 2021, salaried employees earning less than $45,500 will be entitled to time and a half for hours exceeding 12 per day or 40 per week.

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