legislation

House members renew 'patent troll' bill

Feb. 09, 2015

The measure would protect restaurants and other businesses from parties who buy up patents expressly for the purpose of suing alleged violators of usage rights.

Maine’s ‘Fair Pint’ beer bill is dead

By Bianca N. Herron on Apr. 14, 2015

A bill designed to crack down on restaurants that don’t serve a full pint of beer was vetoed Monday by Gov. Paul LePage.

Operations

This week’s restaurant nightmares: Nailed

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 22, 2017

Crime doesn't pay, as some restaurateurs learned this week. But, sometimes, neither does doing what seems the right thing for your staff.

Pop quiz: Know what you should about Obamacare?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 29, 2013

operators need to learn their obligations and options now to contend with one of the greatest challenges ever faced by the industry.

Efforts to curb patent trolls shift to states

By Kelly Killian on Jun. 11, 2014

When it comes to fighting off patent trolls, restaurants have very few arrows in their quiver. And recent inaction in Congress means they have even less ammunition now.

Majority of employers say raise the minimum wage

Sep. 29, 2014

But the preferred minimum would be $10 an hour, not the $15 being pushed by unions and labor groups.

Menu labeling rules (finally) coming soon?

Nov. 12, 2014

Business groups are bracing for an onslaught of regulations, with the Obama administration bent on completing a host of the president’s unfinished policy goals and the midterm elections now in the rearview mirror.

Obama withdraws NLRB nominee opposed by franchisors

Nov. 17, 2014

President Obama has withdrawn his nomination to the National Labor Relations Board of Sharon Block, a candidate blasted by franchisors and other members of the business community as hostile to their interests.

NY mandates CO detectors in restaurants

Dec. 30, 2014

The requirement was signed into law after a restaurant manager was killed by the undetectable gas.

Franchise industry turns to Congress for ‘joint employer’ relief

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 11, 2015

A new coalition of parties affected by the NLRB’s regulatory change is targeting Capitol Hill for legislation setting out franchisors’ responsibilities.

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