Labor
State Fast Food Bill Stirs Pushback From Local Owners
The Sun Gazette 9/9
DATELINE – When California Assemblymember Chris Holder (D-District 41) introduced Assembly Bill 1228 earlier this year, his presumed intent was to ensure fast food corporations stand shoulder-to-shoulder fast food restaurant owners who are sued – or faced with other civil or legal issues – and share whatever fines or legal repercussions that may arise from a lawsuit or other action.
Unions should pay for strikes. Lawmakers should show leadership and reject SB 799.
The Orange County Register 9/8
Every so often, the California Legislature proves that it is indeed a model for the nation. Just not in a good way.
Food Industry Policy
Every so often, the California Legislature proves that it is indeed a model for the nation. Just not in a good way.
Los Angeles Times 9/11
Referendums — ballot measures that ask voters to overturn a law passed by the Legislature — work the opposite way.
Planning Commission OKs new drive-thrus, El Pollo Loco and Raising Cane’s at Towne Center
Long Beach Business Journal 9/8
The Planning Commission approved multiple plans Thursday that will bring new fast-food restaurants to the Long Beach Towne Center and allow an existing Chick-fil-A to expand its drive-thru operations.
On the Side
Hungry? Here’s where to dine during San Diego Restaurant Week
Fox 5 9/8
SAN DIEGO — It’s like an eight day holiday for San Diego foodies when this biannual event makes it’s return.
I bought meals from Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, and McDonald’s in-store and online. I was shocked by menu markups as high as 38% for the delivered food.
Insider 9/9
It’s no secret that restaurants have raised menu prices to offset food inflation and escalating employee wages over the past two years.
