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Michigan confirms restaurant dining rooms will re-shut

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 16, 2020

Outdoor dining, takeout and delivery can still be offered during the three-week suspension, which begins Wednesday.

Operations

Washington to shut restaurant dining rooms, Michigan expected to follow

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2020

Washington set a 4-week suspension starting Wednesday.

Financing

Federal regulators examine franchise rules amid debate on their effectiveness

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 13, 2020

As the Federal Trade Commission begins what could be a long process to change its franchise regulations, considerable differences exist in what changes should be made.

Operations

Ohio, New York slate shutdowns if COVID infections fail to slow

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 12, 2020

The advisories came as California suspended dine-in service in highly populated San Diego County.

Operations

San Francisco re-shuts dining rooms, furthering a nationwide rollback for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 11, 2020

Other areas are imposing curfews and facing off with restaurateurs in court as COVID counts soar.

Workforce

Florida voters approve a $15 minimum wage

By Peter Romeo, Joe Guszkowski and Jonathan Maze on Nov. 04, 2020

California voters also approved a measure allowing delivery drivers to continue to be classified as independent contractors.

Operations

A restaurateur’s guide to the election

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 30, 2020

Figuring out the presidential candidates’ potential impact on the industry may be tougher this year, pundits agree. But here are the indications that are known.

Operations

San Francisco doubles indoor dining capacities

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 21, 2020

Restaurants can put up to 50% of their dining rooms back in use as of Nov. 3. The industry is expected to also benefit from a go-ahead for office workers to return.

Marketing