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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.

Post-NRA Show attitude adjustments

 By Peter Romeo on May 20, 2014

If colleagues attended the NRA Show and you didn’t, grant them some deep-thought time. They’re likely grappling with new necessities that mandate changes in their attitudes and ways of doing business. You may want to sit at their feet and get a download, Grasshopper.

Garcetti asking nearby cities to join L.A. in boosting minimum wages

Sep. 16, 2014

The mayor is pressing the municipalities bordering the city to follow the city’s lead in raising the minimum wage, a move that addresses fears that businesses will focus on other areas to keep their labor costs in check.

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Election ups and downs

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2014

This week’s voting posed some opportunities for restaurants, but there’s cause for concern, too.

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.

4 more cities pass soda taxes

By Alaina Lancaster on Nov. 09, 2016

Soft drinks just got more expensive for restaurateurs and retailers in Colorado and California after residents approved popular referenda.

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.

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