Government Policy and Regulation

NAFEM Urges EPA To Fully Consider the Impacts, Timing Associated With Its HFC Phasedown

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule on Sept. 23 to cap and phase down the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons, commonly used in refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, in an effort to reduce greenhouse gases.

Free Childcare Program for Service Industry Workers Aims To Bolster Workforce

The Lone Star State is looking to help service industry workers get back to it by offering them free childcare.

Supply Chain Issues Are Escalating for Foodservice E&S Manufacturers

A recent member study by the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers shows supply chain issues aren’t letting up for U.S. foodservice E&S manufacturers.

Datassential Gauges How Operators Are Feeling About Vaccine Mandates

The research firm Datassential polled operators to ask them how they felt about vaccination mandates.

Chicago Sticks a Fork in Plasticware Usage, While New Low-Touch Concessions Take Off at Airport

Chicago restaurants will have to cut back on single-use foodware after a new law was passed that makes products like plastic utensils, napkins and condiment packets available by request only.

ENTREE Act Would Add $60 Billion in Restaurant Relief

A ranking member of the House Committee on Small Business has introduced an act that would provide $60 billion to the Small Business Association’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund.