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Gifts to make next year merrier for restaurateurs

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 15, 2016

The industry could use some cheer this holiday season. So let me climb aboard santa's lap and reel off what should be in your bag this year for restaurants.

This week’s 4 head-spinning moments: Who knew?

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 16, 2016

Who says well-behaved industries have to wait until Christmas for their surprises? Restaurants got a taste before they could utter a ho ho ho.

DC set to adopt sweeping paid leave

By Alaina Lancaster on Dec. 20, 2016

The legislation requires all district restaurants to provide family and medical time off to workers.

Court upholds mandate that chain restaurants provide salt warnings

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 10, 2017

The nation’s first requirement that chain restaurants flag high-sodium menu choices with a warning icon has withstood a legal challenge from the NRA.

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.

Ore. considers scheduling limitations

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 24, 2017

The state is the latest jurisdiction to take up so-called secure-scheduling rules.

Seattle warms to soft drink tax

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 24, 2017

Mayor Ed Murray is touting the dual benefits of combating obesity and raising funds for education.

Utah restaurants face stricter limits on liquor service

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2017

The industry is trying to stop a proposal that would make the state the first in the nation to drop the BAC level to .05%.

Menu labeling delayed?

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 27, 2017

A report says the FDA has decided to push back the enforcement date beyond May 5.

Workforce

3 unexpected consequences of scheduling legislation

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 09, 2017

Two years after San Francisco became the first of a growing list of jurisdictions to limit restaurant scheduling, the industry is contending with some unexpected side effects.

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