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José Andrés receives the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 06, 2025

The nation's top civilian honor was awarded to the chef in recognition of his efforts to feed individuals in crisis situations—and for introducing tapas to the American mainstream.

Financing

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposes exempting tips from state income taxes

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 19, 2024

Youngkin says the echo of Donald Trump's federal No Tax on Tips pledge would ignite economic growth within the commonwealth.

Workforce

6 anvils likely to dangle over restaurateurs' heads in 2025

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2024

Everyone has a conviction about what’s ahead for the industry in the New Year. But it’s the uncertainties—the what-ifs—that should be top of mind.

Financing

Restaurants dodge a bullet on service fees

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 17, 2024

Government Watch: The FTC has decided not to treat the surcharges as "junk fees" subject to bans or special disclosure requirements.

Workforce

Restaurants get a preview of regulation under Trump

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 16, 2024

Working Lunch: The Senate blocked a move by Democrats to keep decidedly pro-labor union regulators in power.

Workforce

California starts cracking down on heat-rule scofflaws

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 13, 2024

Government Watch: The state's version of OSHA has fined a local company nearly $300,000 for lapses like failing to provide water and shade.

Leadership

Donald Trump is said to be considering Tilman Fertitta for a big job

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 12, 2024

If the Houston billionaire is appointed ambassador to Italy, who'll oversee his 600-restaurant and sports empire?

Workforce

Los Angeles approves a $30 hourly wage for airport restaurant workers

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 12, 2024

The minimum wage will rise to that level in increments by 2028, in time for the Olympics. Workers at several dozen hotels around LAX will also be entitled to the higher wage.

Workforce

Restaurateurs say Trump's pick for Labor should be a plus for the business

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 09, 2024

Working Lunch: Yes, Lori Chavez-DeRemer has been pro-labor, but she also knows firsthand what goes into running a small business.

Financing

Court shields restaurants from ownership reporting requirements

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 04, 2024

A ruling Tuesday blocks the federal government from enforcing a mandate that LLCs and small corporations file beneficial ownership information by Jan. 1.

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