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Restaurants with forgiven PPP loans could face a tax wallop

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 15, 2020

In an unexpected twist, expenses paid with forgiven funds aren't tax-deductible, at least for now.

Operations

How one town is helping its restaurants survive

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 06, 2020

Ongoing collaboration led to an inexpensive idea that delivered new opportunities.

Financing

Trump dashes restaurants' hopes for immediate federal aid

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 06, 2020

The president said he's suspending negotiations on a new relief package until after the election.

Operations

NYC already reshutting restaurant dining rooms in high-infection areas

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 05, 2020

20 areas would be denied indoor service again, and nine of them would be prohibited from offering outdoor dining as well.

Operations

San Francisco reopens restaurant dining rooms at 25% of capacities

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 01, 2020

Service times are limited to two hours, and alcohol sales are only permitted with the accompaniment of “bona fide” food.

Operations

Chicago lifts restaurant capacity cap, okays indoor bar service

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 28, 2020

The measures will take effect on Thursday, with certain qualifications.

Operations

NJ lawmakers ban polystyrene containers, plastic bags

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 28, 2020

Single-use plastic straws would also be prohibited under the measure, which has yet to be signed into law by Gov. Murphy.

Financing

Calls grow for tighter franchise regulations

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 27, 2020

As stories of problems at franchise brands mount, advocates and some regulators call for more enforcement at the federal level.

Operations

Florida lifts COVID restrictions on restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 25, 2020

Eating and drinking places can immediately resume their pre-pandemic operations, including full use of dining rooms.

Operations

Indiana drops restrictions on restaurants' operations

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 23, 2020

Capacity caps and most operational limits will be removed on Saturday.

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