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Operations

THC beverages face an uncertain future in the restaurant industry

By Joanna Fantozzi on Aug. 13, 2026

Government Watch: The hemp industry represents a $1.6 billion opportunity for foodservice, but federal restrictions loom with a December deadline.

Workforce

Immigration legislation is piling up at state and federal levels

 By Joanna Fantozzi on Aug. 06, 2026

Government Watch: From the state-sponsored Visa pilot program to the Dignity Act, competing bills could reshape the labor pool for uncertain operators.

Operations

Tariff fatigue sets in as Trump implements new round of trade duties

By Joanna Fantozzi on Jul. 30, 2026

The latest round of temproray tariffs — ranging from 10% to 12.5% — went into effect on July 24.

Financing

Restaurants dodge a bullet on service fees

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 17, 2024

Government Watch: The FTC has decided not to treat the surcharges as "junk fees" subject to bans or special disclosure requirements.

Workforce

California starts cracking down on heat-rule scofflaws

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 13, 2024

Government Watch: The state's version of OSHA has fined a local company nearly $300,000 for lapses like failing to provide water and shade.

Food

Trump vows to hike charges for restaurant supplies from Mexico and Canada by 25%

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 26, 2024

Government Watch: The tariffs would remain in effect until the trading partners cut the inflow of fentanyl and undocumented asylum seekers.

Workforce

Restaurant-led coalition brings Texas lawmakers a blueprint for making child care more available

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2024

Government Watch: The move pushes a possible game-changer on the labor front one step closer to becoming a reality.

Beverage

Here's how Trump's proposed tariffs could affect your wine sales

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 25, 2024

Government Watch: A 25% surcharge on imports, imposed in 2018 as retaliation against France, is still a painful memory to many in the wine business. They warn of major financial damage if more duties should be levied.

Consumer Trends

Here's where politicos are eating as they campaign

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 16, 2024

Government Watch: A comprehensive study shows Republicans prefer Chick-fil-A, while Democrats lean more toward Panera and Sweetgreen.

Marketing

Photos of a fishing boat can land a restaurant in deep trouble

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 02, 2024

Government Watch: An FTC official warned the 10 biggest seafood chains this week that they need to be careful about what they promise with their nautical design accents.

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