Understanding HB 1: New federal tax breaks for tips and overtime
On July 4, 2025, HB 1 was signed into law. This legislation introduces tax relief for many who earn tips or overtime pay. The law takes effect January 1, 2025, and it runs through December 31, 2028,...
The Texas Restaurant Association and Texas Restaurant Foundation are activating Restaurants Respond for flooding victims
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Hotel Business: Increase in hotel cyberattacks expected this summer
Forbes: US to lose $12B in tourism as policies deter visitors
Revive I-5: Ship Canal Bridge preservation closure information
The first of several I-5 Ship Canal Bridge closures will begin this weekend. The Revive I-5 roadwork project is a multiyear rehabilitation effort to repair the bridge deck. These lane reductions and...
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What to do when a protest happens near your establishment
Everyone in America has a First Amendment right to protest, but what do you do if those protesters damage your property? Small business owners should prepare for an increase in protest activity as...
ICE Reverses Pause on Immigration Enforcement at Restaurants
From Laura Abshire, Director of Food & Sustainability Policy at the National Restaurant Association.
Today, President Trump held an event at the White House to announce his “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariff plan.
The surprising ways your company can be liable for human trafficking – and four steps to minimize dangers
How missed calls are draining Washington restaurants’ thin margins (and what you can do about it)
By Gilbert Joseph, founder & CEO of MaskdAI In Washington state, restaurant owners are navigating one of the toughest financial landscapes in recent memory. Recent data reveals that the average...
National Restaurant Association Statement on the Passage of H.R. 1, ‘The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act’
Washington, D.C.– National Restaurant Association President & CEO Michelle Korsmo today released a statement about the U.S. House of Representatives passage of H. R. 1, ‘The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act:’