government

Is California set to mandate vaccines for restaurant guests?

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 27, 2021

Indications are mounting that the answer is yes, though no proposal has been formally introduced. Speculation abounds as to when it would happen.

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Chicago expedites restaurant permitting to get darkened sites back into use

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 27, 2021

Under the pilot program, restaurants converted from a pre-existing dining establishment can use the safety approvals granted to the concepts they replace. The shift is expected to cut two weeks out of the opening process.

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Illinois reverts to a mask mandate for dine-in restaurant guests

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 26, 2021

Restaurant employees will also be required to wear a face covering. The mandate applies to residents and visitors despite their vaccination status.

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Workforce

A bad image costs chain restaurants’ new hires—and aid dollars

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 26, 2021

Independents had an easier time getting staff and federal relief, according to new data from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Financing

Warning of a new crisis, the restaurant industry presses Congress again for more aid

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 24, 2021

Industry officials say the surge in COVID infections from the delta strain of coronavirus is already dampening traffic and raising the industry's vulnerability.

Financing

Michigan aims to grant restaurants $20,000 in working capital

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 24, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer also intends to use federal funds to pay for employee raises and childcare.

Workforce

Tip credit opponents play the gender card in NY

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 20, 2021

Groups such as One Fair Wage intend to ask the state's first female governor, Kathy Hochul, to close the gender wage gap by disallowing the concession for restaurants.

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