legislation

Where smoking is still allowed

Feb. 04, 2015

Despite a renewed interested in smoking bans in several parts of the country, 16 states still allow smoking in bars and restaurants statewide. See which ones.

Cuomo's plan to raise minimum wage wins support of 84 religious leaders

Mar. 23, 2015

Congregations of 84 prominent clergymen will be urged to support a hike to $11.50 an hour.

How scheduling regulations could impact restaurants

By Alaina Lancaster on Sep. 30, 2016

Some restaurant operators feel that the scheduling legislation unfolding in Seattle, New York and Oregon could change what draws employers and employees to the industry, threatening its vitality.

Did MADD go too far?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 14, 2004

Few would disagree with the wisdom of keeping drunk drivers off the road.

'No weapons' sign at restaurant draws fire after armed robbery

May 28, 2014

A N.C. barbecue joint with a no-guns policy was robbed at gunpoint, prompting concealed-carry proponents to spotlight the incident as validation that customers should be allowed to bear arms.

Oregon minimum wage will increase to $9.25 in 2015

Sep. 18, 2014

The minimum hourly rate will rise by 15 cents next year to offset the effects of inflation, state officials decided this week.

NRA presses Congress for hacking disclosure law

Nov. 10, 2014

The National Restaurant Association was one of 44 trade associations that asked Congressional leaders last Thursday to require without exceptions the disclosure of data security breaches like the theft of credit card information.

City creates new catering liquor license

Dec. 04, 2014

The Morris, Ill., operation convinced city lawmakers that caterers need their own sort of pass to serve beer, wine and spirits at functions, without the cost and hassle of a conventional license. But the new class of permit is only good for one day. The city has to approve a separate request for each catered event.

Chefs on the Hill

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 05, 2015

Today’s top chefs are getting fired-up discussing GMOs, antibiotics and food deserts. And a growing number are taking these discussions into the halls of Congress.

Seattle restaurant industry warns of fallout as minimum wage hike nears

Mar. 25, 2015

Seattle restaurateurs expressed concern this week that the city’s looming minimum wage hike—which would increase wages from $9.32 to $15 an hour by 2019—could force them to cut staff and raise prices, although the measure’s supporters say it will benefit the economy in the long run.

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