One man has filed 1,800 disability lawsuits against SoCal Shops. Store owners are fed up
"Lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle in Sacramento agree something has gone awry in the legal landscape, but the effort to fix the problem appears to have stalled. A bipartisan bill sponsored by Sen. Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) last year that would have given businesses more time to fix the violations before penalties kicked in was never called for a hearing in the Assembly."
City Heights nonprofit helps San Diego entrepreneurs grow their businesses amid rising cost of operation
"As operating costs rise, local micro-food businesses are turning to community kitchens and pop-up events to survive and grow without the financial burden of a brick-and-mortar restaurant."
But managing your listings across dozens of platforms? Not realistic when you’re running a restaurant. That’s where Locl comes in. Locl helps restaurants take control of their digital presence, amplify their reach, and attract more guests. All in one place!
CRA members receive special discounted plans starting at $75 per month.
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION SURVEY World Cup surge ahead: Tell us how you’re preparing
With the World Cup generating excitement across the country, how is your restaurant getting ready? Take a quick survey from the NRA to share your plans, from staffing to watch parties.
CA RESTAURANT FOUNDATION California shines at National ProStart Invitational
California students made their mark at the National ProStart Invitational this weekend in Baltimore, finishing in the top five nationwide. Orange County School of the Arts earned 4th place in the Management Competition with their restaurant concept Funtastical, centered on board games and connection. San Dimas High School took 4th place in the Culinary Competition with a standout three-course menu featuring duck breast and truffle risotto. In addition to national recognition, all students received significant college scholarships. Congratulations to these future industry leaders!
EmployeeMetrics®️ LiveView™️ helps restaurants monitor breaks in real time, prevents violations before they occur, and documents reasonable efforts to comply—reducing legal risk while improving daily operations.
CA RESTAURANT FOUNDATION All-access tours for 500 Students
In April, 500 ProStart students stepped out of the classroom and into the industry for Experience Hospitality, hosted by the California Restaurant Foundation. Through exclusive, all-access tours of 25 venues across the state, from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento to Urban Plates in San Diego, students gained a firsthand look at careers in hospitality. Students also joined interactive workshops led by U.S. Bank volunteers, building small business skills like understanding operating budgets. It’s just one of the ways we’re helping shape the next generation of restaurant leaders.
Treat yourself: Santa Barbara Restaurant Week is here
From April 24 to May 3, Santa Barbara Restaurant Week offers 10 days of dining, with perfect weather to enjoy it. Proceeds will benefit ProStart®, a culinary arts and hospitality program supported by the California Restaurant Association Foundation, impacting over 13,500 students in 140 California high schools, including San Marcos High School. ProStart® provides valuable hands-on restaurant experience.
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