National Restaurant Association Statement on Trump Reciprocal Tariff Announcement
Washington, D.C. – Today, National Restaurant Association President & CEO Michelle Korsmo released this statement about the imposition of new reciprocal tariffs with U.S. trading partners, which will impact imported food and beverages: “Applying new tariffs...
The Restaurant Dollar (2024)
The 2024 Restaurant Operations survey results are now available for purchase and download from the National Restaurant Association. Members can purchase this valuable data guide for $100. Previously, the most recent operations survey was done pre-COVID, and quite a...
Fisher Phillips: New I-9 Form compliance tips for employers
Federal officials updated and modernized the I-9 Form for employment verification. Be sure to check out these 8 compliance tips for employers from Fisher Phillips. The new form is available now, and employers must begin using the new form by Nov. 1,...New Bainbridge Island serviceware ordinance goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023
In November 2021, the Bainbridge Island City Council passed an ordinance regarding the use of home compostable or durable serviceware in Bainbridge Island foodservice businesses. This ordinance takes effect Jan. 1, 2023. “Home compostable” materials are not the same...
15,000 WA businesses to receive restitution in labor poster scam
Two Florida-based companies have been ordered to pay nearly $25 million in penalties for violating the Consumer Protection Act in a labor poster scam, according to the Washington State Attorney General’s office. More than 15,000 Washington business owners who received...
5 things you need to know about California’s FAST Act
Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Fast-Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Act) into law this week. This bill took on many forms throughout the legislative process. Here’s what you need to know about this new law, its impact on California restaurants,...
Bellingham single-use plastics ordinance takes effect July 31.
Bellingham’s single-use plastics ordinance (Ordinance 2021-05-023), passed in May 2021, takes effect July 31. Most single-use plastics, such as utensils, small shampoo bottles, etc., will no longer be allowed in food establishments, grocery stores and lodging...