Labor
Union Square Hospitality Group to Require Vaccine for Diners and Workers
FSR Magazine 7/29
Danny Meyer revealed Thursday morning that all Union Square Hospitality Group restaurants will require proof of COVID vaccination for indoor diners.
Stockton restaurant’s robotic helper offers hand while owner seeks new staff
KCRA 3 7/27
After more than a month since stay-at-home orders were lifted in California, businesses have been struggling to hire. One restaurant owner in Stockton has found a creative way to make up for his shortage in staff.
Food Industry Policy
In major change, California recommends everyone wear masks indoors again
San Francisco Chronicle 7/28
California public health officials recommended Wednesday universal masking for state residents in all public indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status, following similar guidance issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control a day earlier.
New CDC advice: Most vaccinated Californians should wear masks indoors
CalMatters 7/28
Under the CDC’s new mask recommendations, vaccinated people in 45 California counties — all of its most populous areas — are advised to wear masks in public indoor places.
On the Side
How Restaurants Can Strategically Capitalize on the Restaurants Act of 2021
FSR Magazine 7/29
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted virtually every industry since it began back in March of 2020, especially the retail restaurant industry.
Wingstop Softens Inflation with Soaring Sales
QSR Magazine 7/29
Grappling with the volatility of wing costs has been quite the task for Wingstop. Wings were as low as 99 cents per pound in 2020, but bone-in wing prices on the spot market have increased about 125 percent year-over-year.
