Government Policy and Regulation

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October 5, 2021

McDonald’s Aims for Net Zero Emissions by 2050

This pledge will ramp up the brand’s current goals, which include a 36% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in its restaurants and offices by 2030.

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September 30, 2021

Restaurant Association Tells Congress ‘Recovery Is Moving in Reverse’

The National Restaurant Association sent a letter to Congressional leaders on Wednesday to deliver a grim message: Restaurant recovery is moving in reverse, and the Build Back Better Act could make it worse.

September 29, 2021

Manufacturing Associations Say Biden Administration Must Act on Supply Chain Challenges

NAFEM joined with three other major manufacturing associations to ask for immediate action by the Biden administration to address supply chain challenges.

September 29, 2021

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.

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September 28, 2021

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.

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September 23, 2021

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.

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September 16, 2021

Datassential Gauges How Operators Are Feeling About Vaccine Mandates

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

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September 15, 2021

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.

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July 22, 2021

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.

June 25, 2021

New York State Ends To-Go Alcohol

New York State’s COVID-19 State of Emergency expired yesterday, taking to-go alcohol with it.

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