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Seattle passes hazard pay bill for food delivery drivers
The city council unanimously passed the rule requiring food delivery companies like DoorDash to pay drivers an additional $2.50 per trip.
By Jeff Wells • Updated June 16, 2020 -
How to ensure PPP loan forgiveness
While the Federal Accounting Standards Board is looking to create guidance for for-profit companies like restaurants, it recommends disclosing how the loan is treated in financial reports.
By Robert Freedman • June 16, 2020 -
Restaurant industry expected to lose $240B by the end of 2020
The segment has already bled $120 billion in sales during the last three months following stay-at-home orders and dining room closures due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to the National Restaurant Association.
By Alicia Kelso • June 16, 2020 -
Retrieved from Starbucks on May 22, 2020
Starbucks reverses policy, allows employees to wear Black Lives Matter attire
The decision follows backlash and calls to boycott the chain after BuzzFeed shared an internal company memo telling employees such clothes could be misconstrued and lead to violence.
By Emma Liem Beckett • June 12, 2020 -
Permission granted by Farmers Restaurant Group
Deep DiveDC restaurants: Reopening patios amid COVID-19, protests like juggling 'flaming knives'
The District's restaurant scene is emblematic — perhaps in extremes — of the tumultuous environment that operators across the country are fighting to survive in.
By Emma Liem Beckett • June 11, 2020 -
Alabama Extension. (2020). "The image" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Texas Restaurant Association extends COVID-19 relief fund to restaurants damaged amid protests
Independent restaurants that have had their property vandalized can apply for financial support through the association's fund, which was originally designed to ease the economic impact of COVID-19.
By Emma Liem Beckett • June 3, 2020 -
Panera franchisee to pay $4.6M in overtime lawsuit
The settlement, which received judicial approval last week, stems from a 2018 class action lawsuit filed by assistant managers against Covelli Enterprises, Panera's largest franchisee.
By Alicia Kelso • June 3, 2020 -
Lanceplaine, Kevin. (2018). "In-N-Out sign" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Unsplash.
In-N-Out sues insurer for business interruption coverage
The chain claims Zurich American Insurance wrongly denied coverage of its losses from the coronavirus and is in breach of contract.
By Alicia Kelso • June 2, 2020 -
Insurers propose pandemic assistance plan
Federal money, not business interruption insurance, is the appropriate response to a pandemic, property and casualty carriers say.
By Robert Freedman • May 29, 2020 -
Courtesy of Bloomin' Brands
EEOC asks court to enforce subpoenas against Bloomin' in pay discrimination investigation
The commission claims that the casual dining chain's "failure to comply" with subpoenas served in 2019 has "hampered the investigation" into sex-based discrimination allegations against an Outback Steakhouse.
By Alicia Kelso • Updated May 29, 2020 -
President signs PPP law that gives restaurants more flexibility
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act will lower required payroll spending from 75% to 60% for loan recipients and extend the loan period from two months to six months.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated June 5, 2020 -
San Francisco restaurants can use public space for takeout and dining
Operators can apply for free permits to expand pickup services to streets, sidewalks and parking spaces. Eventually, outdoor dining will also be allowed in these areas.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 28, 2020 -
Need and eligibility keys to avoiding PPP loan liability risk
Document what goes into your decision to apply for a loan to protect yourself and your company if you're hit with an audit or lawsuit, an attorney says.
By Robert Freedman • May 27, 2020 -
French insurer ordered to pay restaurant's coronavirus disruption claim
The ruling requires insurance company AXA to pay two months' worth a restaurant company's revenue losses due to the COVID-19 outbreak, results that could have implications for the U.S. market as well.
By Alicia Kelso • May 27, 2020 -
NYC mayor signs COVID-19 relief bill providing help for restaurants
The package includes caps on third-party delivery fees, prohibition on charges for calls that don't result in an order and a suspension of sidewalk cafe fees through Feb. 28.
By Julie Littman • May 27, 2020 -
Keck, Dan. (2020). "The Image" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
CDC outlines restaurant reopening guidelines
The agency recommends a three-phase reopening plan to slowly resume operations in bars and dining rooms.
By Ryan Golden • May 22, 2020 -
Illinois judge denies McDonald's motion to dismiss workers' coronavirus lawsuit
Two workers testified on Thursday at a preliminary injunction hearing that the fast food chain didn't provide enough safety information and employees often worked close together despite the pandemic.
By Alicia Kelso • Updated June 5, 2020 -
75% of small businesses sought PPP aid, Census Bureau finds
About 38% of the survey's 22,000 respondents said they've received loan money — and the coronavirus' impact appeared disproportionately felt in the Northeast and Great Lakes.
By Dan Ennis • May 19, 2020 -
Retrieved from McDonald's on July 25, 2019
McDonald's faces criticism for sexual harassment issues in international markets
Labor organizations from around the globe filed a joint complaint Monday against the chain, alleging patterns of rampant harassment and gender-based violence.
By Alicia Kelso • May 19, 2020 -
New CEO to take helm at National Restaurant Association
Effective June 1, Tom Bené, a former Sysco and PepsiCo exec, will lead the organization during one of the most difficult times the industry has ever faced.
By Julie Littman • May 18, 2020 -
IRS allows employers to claim tax credit for paying furloughed employees' health premiums
The employee retention credit is one of a few financial options available to employers during the pandemic, and could benefit chains like The Cheesecake Factory, Shake Shack and Chuy's.
By Ryan Golden • May 14, 2020 -
Washington no longer requires dine-in customers to provide contact information
Gov. Jay Inslee revised his earlier requirement on Friday for restaurants to collect dine-in customer information, saying it would be voluntary for patrons.
By Alicia Kelso • Updated May 19, 2020 -
IRS: Business expenses not deductible under PPP loans
The chairs of the House and Senate tax-writing committees are expected to challenge the IRS' interpretation of the program to help small businesses survive the pandemic.
By Robert Freedman • May 13, 2020 -
Illinois restaurants allowed to reopen with outdoor seating
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday that restaurants can open with outdoor seating only during Phase 3, which could start as soon as the end of May, and will be welcome news for restaurants that pushed to reopen sooner.
By Julie Littman • Updated May 21, 2020 -
24 attorneys general push for PPP changes
The requested changes echo demands from the Independent Restaurant Coalition and National Restaurant Association, which argue that the loan program's requirements aren't designed with restaurants in mind.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 11, 2020
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