politics

24 states unite to block Biden’s vaccine mandate

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 17, 2021

The attorneys general of the participating states said in a blunt letter to the president that they would pursue every possible legal action to kill the plan.

Operations

Texas threatens to yank liquor permits from restaurants requiring vaccination proof

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 13, 2021

The state liquor authority says it's already arranging meetings with suspected transgressors.

Workforce

Labor advocates use West Coast heat to press for more say on fast-food pay

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 29, 2021

A union group is also using the unprecedented weather conditions to push for a joint-employer standard.

Financing

Lobbying intensifies for a re-up of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 09, 2021

A proposal to replenish the grant program with $60 billion is expected to be introduced in Congress on Thursday.

Workforce

Lawsuit seeks to overturn NYC restrictions on fast-food firings and layoffs

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 02, 2021

The action challenges the legality of New York's Just Cause legislation, which prevents certain restaurant employers from dismissing or cutting the hours of an employee at will.

Financing

Missed your chance at a Restaurant Revitalization Fund grant? Don’t be so sure

By Peter Romeo on May 27, 2021

Restaurateurs whose applications won't be considered before the $29 billion fund runs out would have a shot at quickly collecting if Congress replenishes the pool.

Financing

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund has already received a lot of applications

By Peter Romeo on May 05, 2021

The $29 billion fund already has 186,200 applicants in just two days. About half the requests have come from operators believed to be most in need, the White House says.

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