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Senators push for more disclosure on SBA franchise loans

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 18, 2022

But critics say it’s a solution without a problem. And a U.S. Senate hearing on the topic was bogged down by concerns about inflation and whether the government should back loans at all.

Workforce

Delaware undertakes program to save restaurant workers from fatal drug overdoses

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 17, 2022

10% of victims statewide are employed in the foodservice industry, according to health officials.

Financing

Congress dashes chances of restarting the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 08, 2022

A provision replenishing the aid program for restaurants was excluded from the appropriation bills that will pass to keep the government funded.

Financing

Wisconsin shields RRF grants from restaurants' taxable income

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 07, 2022

The state also eased conditions under which expenses paid with the aid money can be deductible.

Financing

2 U.S. senators ask SBA about relief for borrowers in bad franchise systems

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2022

Democrats Catherine Cortez Masto and Elizabeth Warren are asking whether franchisees with federally backed loans can get relief when franchisors like Burgerim are cited for unfair practices.

Operations

What Biden signaled for restaurants in his State of the Union Address

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2022

Woven into his comments on America's challenges at home and abroad were a few tidbits with special meaning for the foodservice industry. Here's a rundown.

Operations

California, NYC roll back COVID mandates for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 01, 2022

Operations on the West Coast no longer have to require masks, and establishments in the nation's largest city can drop their proof-of-vaccine requirement as of Monday.

Operations

Starbucks is fighting both its unions and the NLRB

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 25, 2022

Working Lunch: The Align Public Strategies podcast features a discussion on the Starbucks unionization effort, McDonald’s battle with Carl Icahn and some legislation in Maryland.

Operations

Cities roll back restaurant vaccine mandates as omicron sputters

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 24, 2022

Chicago, New York, Seattle and a number of other jurisdictions are modifying the safety protocols. But masks are not disappearing.

Financing

Restaurant associations ask IRS for grace time because of tax-help delays

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 23, 2022

The National Restaurant Association and its 52 affiliates said time is needed for ERTC requests to be processed.

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