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Financing

Senate shoots down bill to replenish Restaurant Revitalization Fund

 By Jonathan Maze on May 19, 2022

The bill could not muster enough votes to get past a filibuster despite bipartisan support, effectively killing the legislation.

Financing

RRF replenishment vote now expected Thursday, May 19

 By Peter Romeo on May 18, 2022

The date targeted for the vote has shifted forward and back in recent days. Now lobbyists say the showdown will come tomorrow.

Operations

NYC eases 118 regulatory requirements for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on May 16, 2022

The mandates were killed, lightened or appended with grace periods for righting violations—a historic change for a city known for its red tape.

Operations

Restaurants ask Congress for relief on swipe fees

By Peter Romeo on May 12, 2022

A sharp increase in the fees has merchants pushing for fundamental changes in the credit card industry.

Financing

Vote on re-upping RRF expected next week

By Peter Romeo on May 11, 2022

The Senate is expected to take up the Cardin-Wicker bill, which would provide an additional $40 billion in grant funding for restaurants.

Operations

More restaurants could face union activity

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 02, 2022

Working Lunch: The podcast includes a discussion on potential help for the industry from Congress and the Administration and growing unionization efforts. Jack in the Box could be pulled into the fray.

Workforce

Starbucks says union 'agents' are harassing non-supportive guests and employees

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 28, 2022

The chain has asked federal labor regulators to halt the intimidation as relations between Starbucks and the union continue to sour.

Leadership

What restaurant execs can learn from Disney's battle with Florida

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 25, 2022

Sticking to its political policies has put the entertainment giant at odds with Gov. DeSantis. Was the turmoil worth it?

Workforce

Starbucks faces sanctions for firing union organizers

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 25, 2022

Regulators say the chain appears to have violated federal rules when it fired seven pro-union baristas in Tennessee.

Operations

Philly's mask mandate is dropped on Day 4

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 22, 2022

Health officials say the precaution is now unnecessary because of a sharp and unexpected drop in hospitalizations.

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