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4 restaurant takeaways from Joe Biden's address to Congress

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 29, 2021

The president's strategy for the nation would affect all Americans. But several elements hold particular import for restaurants

Operations

CDC chief warns of another COVID surge if states don't slow their reopenings

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 30, 2021

Walensky's emotional alert comes as restaurants report strenghening sales under loosened restrictions.

Financing

Stimulus bill with $29B in direct restaurant aid appears headed for passage

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 08, 2021

The $1.9 billion American Rescue Plan, which features grants to restaurants in need, overcame a key challenge over the weekend.

Workforce

Possibility of a minimum-wage hike is far from over

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 26, 2021

Senators from both parties are airing alternatives to the $15-an-hour proposal that was swatted down Thursday night.

Workforce

Restaurant lobbyists warn of a slower rebound under a $15 minimum wage

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 16, 2021

More than 80% of operators said their recovery would be hurt by the higher minimum, with cuts in hours and jobs, according to a National Restaurant Association survey.

Workforce

DOL delays discontinuation of 80/20 rule on servers' pay

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 11, 2021

The department is seeking a two-month postponement to further study the rule change proposed by the Trump administration.

Financing

A detailed look at President Biden's Restaurant Relief Fund

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 10, 2021

The aid package would provide grants of up to $5 million per unit, with few spending restrictions, and is targeted at those that need it most.

Workforce

Governors ease restaurant restrictions

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 08, 2021

Even such sticklers as Andrew Cuomo are cutting operators some slack.

Workforce

Both sides of $15 wage debate say new congressional data proves them right

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 08, 2021

A detailed economic analysis shows nearly 1 million workers would be pulled out of poverty, but 1.4 million jobs would be eliminated.

Workforce

U.S. Senate kills the $15 minimum wage, for now

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 05, 2021

The upper chamber also cleared the way for package of a relief bill that includes $25 billion in restaurant aid.

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