Help preserve alcohol-to-go for restaurants by supporting CRA’s sponsored effort AB 2663, which extends the current law (SB 389) with safeguards through 2026. Without action, this valuable option will expire at the end of the year. Ask your Assembly member to vote YES and keep this flexible revenue stream available for restaurants.
California law allowing people to cook, sell food from homes getting statewide push
A food movement based in California is gaining momentum. A law passed in 2019, known as MEHKO (Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation), allows individuals to prepare and sell food directly from their homes.
Exploring the impacts of California’s minimum wage for fast food workers
"Workers at franchised fast food restaurants got a big pay bump about two years ago. A UC Santa Cruz economics researcher suggests that may have come with a side of unintended consequences."
Help us spread the word about Restaurants Care’s free safety-net fund by delivering info packets to 10 local restaurants. It’s a simple, meaningful way to support food and beverage workers in your own community. Volunteers receive a one-hour Zoom training and a packet of materials. Restaurants Care provides up to $2,500 in relief funding to workers in crisis and your outreach helps ensure they know this resource is available.
Locl helps CA restaurants fix inaccurate listings across Google, Apple Maps, Waze, and more… all in one place. Don’t let outdated info cost you business.
CRA members and partners receive special discounted plans starting at $75 per month.
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.
The 2026 Look Ahead survey is live! An email was sent to our restaurants yesterday. If you didn't receive the email, please respond to this message, and we can send you the link. Your feedback helps the CRA prioritize initiatives and provide better resources.
LEGAL PARTNER CONTENT What California law requires in your job postings
"Posting a job opening sounds straightforward — but in California, it comes with a growing list of legal requirements that many employers overlook. From pay scale disclosures to salary history prohibitions, the rules around job postings have evolved significantly in recent years and continue to be refined by legislation, agency guidance, and litigation."
CRA Legal Center Webinar with Zaller Law Group: Are Your Tip Pooling Practices Compliant in California? Legal professionals break down what restaurants need to know
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