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Financing

SBA creates an easier way for PPP borrowers to see if loans are forgiven

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 28, 2021

The streamlined web portal, which goes live on Aug. 4, is limited to borrowers of $150,000 or less.

Operations

CDC advises restaurant guests in high-risk areas to put masks back on

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 27, 2021

Its recommendation applies to the vaccinated as well as those who've opted not to be inoculated.

Operations

As vaccination requirements surge, NYC eyes one for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 27, 2021

Mayor de Blasio says proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test should be “seriously considered” as a requirement for dining onsite. In the meantime, he’s urging restaurants to adopt a mandate voluntarily.

Workforce

Industry groups join forces to avert lawsuits seeking back pay for furloughed staffs

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 23, 2021

The Restaurant Law Center teamed up with the Chamber of Commerce and the National Retail Federation to keep restaurants from being sued under the WARN Act.

Financing

Uncle Sam cranks up another program that could help restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 19, 2021

The federal government distributed $15 billion in aid last month under a new family aid program. The question is, how much might flow to restaurants.

Operations

Los Angeles County re-instates a mask requirement

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 16, 2021

The move marks one of the first instances of safety measures being re-imposed because of the fast-spreading Delta variant of coronavirus.

Financing

How the Restaurant Revitalization Fund let restaurants down

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 10, 2021

Operators say the potential lifeline was jerked away in an information vacuum that left them angry and frustrated.

Workforce

President Biden takes aim at anti-poaching agreements

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 09, 2021

The executive order gives restaurant employees fewer restrictions on the jobs they can take. Fast-food concepts are one of the intended targets.

Financing

Is there any hope for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund?

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 07, 2021

Sean Kennedy, executive vice president of public affairs for the National Restaurant Association, joins this week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive.”

Operations

Colorado bans polystyrene restaurant packaging

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 07, 2021

The law takes effect in 2022, but restaurants have a grace period in which to use up their inventories.

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