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California Know Your Rights notification laws go into effect Feb. 1

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 29, 2026

Employers across the state are obligated to ensure workers are aware of workplace protections, in light of the ongoing immigration crackdown.

Beverage

Chicago City Council approves hemp-THC ban. But beverages are saved

 By Heather Lalley on Jan. 22, 2026

The city's restaurants, bars and retailers will be able to sell beverages with no more than 10 milligrams of THC per 12 ounces, but edibles, flower and vapes will be prohibited.

Operations

Trump's battle with the banking industry could bring action in the decades-long swipe fee dispute

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 21, 2026

Working Lunch: This week's political podcast considers the impact of a presidential endorsement of the Credit Card Competition Act. And bills are brewing on the franchising front.

Operations

Here’s why you should be paying attention to hemp-THC

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 15, 2026

Retail Watch: Plus, grocery stores are trying to eat your lunch business.

Operations

San Francisco takes on manufacturers of ultra-processed food

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 09, 2025

Working Lunch: This week's political podcast looks at lawsuits arguing that the food industry is making Americans chronically ill. Is processed food the new smoking?

Operations

Chicago committee advances hemp-THC ban as federal prohibition looms

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 05, 2025

The proposal now heads to the full city council for a vote. Beverages made with intoxicating hemp have become popular in Chicago's restaurants, bars and performance venues.

Beverage

Panda Express to pay $1M to settle charges of mishandling beverage station carbon dioxide

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 04, 2025

The fast-casual chain was not adequately providing or reporting required training for workers for the safe use of soda fountain gas, according to county district attorneys across California.

Beverage

Federal hemp-THC ban signed into law as part of spending bill

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 13, 2025

Passage of the legislation ends the long-running government shutdown. But it also could spell the end of a beverage category some view as a major potential growth driver.

Operations

With SNAP benefits about to be cut off, restaurants step up to feed children and seniors

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 29, 2025

Federal lawmakers continue to be at an impasse over funding the government, including a vital antipoverty program that feeds millions of Americans in need. A growing movement among restaurants could help fill the gap.

Food

California could become the first state to mandate allergen disclosure on restaurant menus

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 13, 2025

California lawmakers passed Senate Bill 68 earlier this year. The law would require restaurant chains to disclose on their menus the use of any of the top nine food allergens, including milk, nuts and seafood, starting in July 2026.

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