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National Restaurant Association: Tariffs would be a $12B hit to restaurants

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 25, 2025

The trade group said that a 25% tariff on food and beverage products from Mexico and Canada would cut profits for the average operator by 30%.

Workforce

Democrats reintroduce no-tax-on-tips bill that would also end the sub-minimum wage

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 13, 2025

Eliminating the income tax on tips is a Trump priority. Ending the tip credit is not.

Financing

New tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could drive up costs for restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 02, 2025

The Trump Administration imposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on China. The result could drive up the costs of commodities like avocados and baked goods, while slowing economic growth.

Workforce

Trump 2.0 immigration raids are designed to send a message

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 27, 2025

Working Lunch: The political podcast features a discussion on what to expect as ICE hits workplaces. Is change coming to the NLRB? And some important wage bills at the state level.

Operations

Starbucks again changes with the times

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 21, 2025

Working Lunch: The political podcast features a discussion on the coffee shop giant’s change in its bathroom policy. Also, DoorDash strikes another deal.

Operations

Should restaurants fear alcohol warning labels?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 13, 2025

Working Lunch: This week’s politics podcast from Align Public Strategies also features a discussion on the SEIU and the AFL-CIO and McDonald’s walking back DEI policies.

Operations

The business insurance market in Los Angeles was brutal. Then came the wildfires

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 13, 2025

California was already a challenging insurance market because of fire risk. The ongoing crisis is only expected to make it worse.

Leadership

José Andrés receives the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 06, 2025

The nation's top civilian honor was awarded to the chef in recognition of his efforts to feed individuals in crisis situations—and for introducing tapas to the American mainstream.

Financing

NYC restaurants brace for the impact of congestion pricing

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 03, 2025

The city is the first in the nation to charge vehicles, including distribution trucks, every time they pass through a high-traffic zone. Operators fear a climb in food costs and an erosion of guest traffic.

Financing

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposes exempting tips from state income taxes

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 19, 2024

Youngkin says the echo of Donald Trump's federal No Tax on Tips pledge would ignite economic growth within the commonwealth.

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