San Diego Restaurant Week returning with over 120 participating eateries
Over 120 restaurants throughout San Diego County will feature special prix fixe menus this September when San Diego Restaurant Week returns with eight days of dining deals. Guests can enjoy curated two-course lunches and three-course dinners starting at $30.
ICYMI: NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW CRA sues CA; Defends member speech + recycling efforts
In this episode of CRA News You Need to Know, Courtney shares an update on the SB 343 lawsuit and the recent court hearing on our request for a preliminary injunction. SB 343 would limit when packaging and products can be labeled as "recyclable" in California, even if they are in fact recyclable. The lawsuit challenges the law, arguing that it restricts businesses from providing truthful information to consumers. Learn more about the legal challenge and how SB 343 undermines recycling efforts and limits free speech, and what operators should be watching as the case moves forward.
Why restaurants can be sexual harassment lawsuits waiting to happen
Sexual harassment claims in food service are among the highest of any industry. According to the EEOC, accommodation and food service workers file more harassment charges than any other sector. For decades, this has reflected a workplace culture that accepts harassment as normal. Many restaurant owners take an informal approach to sexual harassment prevention training, but this is a costly mistake.
CRA BENEFIT ALERT: To support CA restaurant operators, the CRA teamed up with Train 321 to develop a platform and improve sexual harassment prevention training by providing access to an all-inclusive system for tracking and managing their team members. CRA members enjoy a discounted rate.
GLP-1s and restaurants: Shifting habits won’t shrink demand
A recent National Restaurant Association survey found that 1 in 8 adults use GLP-1 medications, a number expected to rise. Despite appetite suppression, GLP-1 users visit restaurants more often than nonusers, 7.6 times a week versus 5.1, showing they remain active and engaged diners.
How restaurant chefs are rethinking price, portions and value.
A 2026 National Restaurant Association report says inflation and a cooling job market are straining budgets, especially for low- and middle-income consumers. Operators are responding with creativity and technology, as discussed by two chefs at the 2026 association show in Chicago.
"A new trend has entered the chat: modular eating. Though it’s a bit like grazing or ‘snackification,’ which involves eating more snacks or smaller meals throughout the day over three larger meals, it more closely resembles the ‘girl dinner’ trend popularized on TikTok, which refers to a lighter meal like a mini charcuterie board or snack plate."
Gen Z's top benefit is not salary. Employers should take note.
"Gen Z workers are a lot less interested in a high salary than health benefits and work flexibility, a key distinction for employers who want to hire and retain the newest generation of employees. Those and other insights come from a survey of 11,000 new or recent high school graduates by the National Society of High School Scholars."
Zaller Law Group: Terminating California Employees, Exiting with Confidence: Best Practices for Lawful Terminations and Litigation Prevention Masterclass
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San Diego Chapter: 41st Annual Gold Medallion Awards
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