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Financing

Kamala Harris pledges to help more restaurants and other small businesses get off the ground

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 05, 2024

In a campaign speech Wednesday, the Democratic candidate promised to raise the tax credit for startups to $50,000, from the current $5,000. She also vowed to cut the red tape new ventures face.

Leadership

Big-name chefs come out strongly for Kamala Harris

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 21, 2024

Government Watch: Celebs like Tom Colicchio and Nancy Silverton have pledged to cook in support of the Democratic candidate.

Workforce

The No Taxes on Tips issue refuses to go away

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 20, 2024

Working Lunch: Its appeal as a policy talking point is going to mandate some sort of action when tax changes are taken up next year, regardless of which party wins in November.

Marketing

White House reaffirms plan to ban bogus restaurant reviews

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 13, 2024

Government Watch: A new initiative from the Biden administration aims to root out everyday annoyances for consumers, including fake online evaluations.

Workforce

Taxation of tips emerges as a real campaign issue

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 12, 2024

Working Lunch: "No Tax on Tips" is no longer just a bumper-sticker slogan, according to the restaurant industry's top lobbyist.

Leadership

Here's a restaurateur's guide to what the summer's extraordinary politics signal for the business

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 06, 2024

Working Lunch: It's hardly been politics as usual. The implications might be equally as surprising.

Marketing

We'll pass on happy hour, Massachusetts restaurants say

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 05, 2024

Government Watch: The no-go on legalizing drink promos was one of the head-scratching political developments for restaurateurs last week.

Leadership

How the restaurant industry is working the political conventions

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 29, 2024

Reality Check: The Republican and Democratic conventions present a different sort of opportunity to promote the business' interests. Here's what you won't see on TV.

Marketing

What restaurants should take away from last week's Republican convention

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 24, 2024

Working Lunch: The tone of the gathering was decidedly anti-corporate. Blame J.D. Vance for the puzzling twist.

Workforce

Another wage hike could be set this month for California's QSRs

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 17, 2024

Government Watch: The state's wage-setting Fast Food Council is slated to meet again, and efforts to boost the pay floor for fast-food workers is likely to be a key focus.

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