Lisa Jennings

2 weeks ago | restaurantbusinessonline.com | Lisa Jennings

FacebookTwitterLinkedInPresident Trump has long pushed to eliminate federal taxes on tips. | Photo: Shutterstock. The National Restaurant Association sees President Trump’s massive “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” as a win for restaurant operators. The sprawling legislation moves to the Senate after a narrow passage along party lines in the House on Thursday. While some changes are expected, Congressional leaders are gunning to get the final bill to Trump’s desk by July 4.

2 weeks ago | restaurantbusinessonline.com | Lisa Jennings

FacebookTwitterLinkedInThe 46-unit &Pizza has ambitious growth plans, hoping to reach 300 units by 2030. | Photo courtesy of &Pizza. Consumers told &Pizza CEO Mike Burns that the fast-casual chain’s “sh*t” was too expensive. And Burns agreed. So on Tuesday, the Washington, D.C.-based chain lowered its pricing and simplified the menu structure to position the brand as a more affordable option.

2 weeks ago | restaurantbusinessonline.com | Lisa Jennings

FacebookTwitterLinkedInThe wage hike will impact hospitality workers in hotels across the city and at LAX airport. | Photo: Shutterstock. The Los Angeles City Council on Friday is expected to give final approval to a bill that would raise the minimum wage for hotel and airport workers to $30 an hour by 2028. Backed by union organizers, the legislation would impact hotels with more than 60 rooms and restaurant operators doing business at Los Angeles International Airport.

2 weeks ago | restaurantbusinessonline.com | Jonathan Maze |Lisa Jennings

FacebookTwitterLinkedInThere is a black market for restaurant reservations. This episode of the weekly discussion podcast The Week in Restaurants looks at the black market that has developed for restaurant reservations and what that means for the industry—and what’s being done about it. We also talk about our takeaways from the National Restaurant Association Show, including the biggest trends from that event.

2 weeks ago | restaurantbusinessonline.com | Lisa Jennings

FacebookTwitterLinkedInFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis (seated) with bill supporters Drew McLeod of Savour; Walt Dover; Carol Dover of the state restaurant association; Ashley Chaney of Hayward House Bistro; Dave Reid of The Edison Restaurant; and Jesse Remiyac of Connors Steak & Seafood. Florida has become the second state to adopt anti-piracy legislation designed to prevent the unauthorized sale of restaurant reservations. Gov.