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CRA’s local coalition, Hospitality Santa Monica, partners with the Santa Monica Daily Press to host a panel, including Assemblymember Chavez Zbur and local leaders, on homelessness

The expert panel was the hospitality coalition’s first public event to open a dialogue about homelessness responses focused on what other cities have done to make progress and how the state and courts can be good partners. In attendance were other Santa Monica city council members, staff, concerned businesses, and residents. The local coalition organized by CRA continues to make a name for itself and grow in numbers. If any Santa Monica-based members want to join the coalition, visit: https://hospitalitysantamonica.com/

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CRA discusses the minimum wage as it relates to automation with CNN

"Jot Condie, president and CEO of the California Restaurant Association, a trade group representing the state’s restaurant industry, said he’s aware that some restaurant operators have announced that they will either not expand, or are closing locations because of the minimum wage hike."

“From here on, what will drive the accelerated rate of technology use is necessity and not just that customers want it,” Condie said.

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NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Gift card cash out requirement: More than doubling?

SB 1272 would effectively convert gift cards into generic cash cards, causing businesses to provide cash for any request of $25 or less. This could result in you needing to keep much more cash on hand - which is a security risk in today's world. The CRA will ask you to contact your lawmakers in the coming weeks to help fight against SB 1272. Sabrina provides further details on what it could mean for your restaurant in this week's News You Need to Know.

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Ghost kitchens are disappearing, squeezed by demand and complaints

“Consumers are going out to eat at restaurants again and craving that relationship with the brands themselves,” said Dorothy Calba, a senior research analyst for food service at Euromonitor International. “Virtual brands just did not have that connection with consumers.”

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After D.C. phased out tips, restaurant employee numbers went down and prices went up

“That’s consistent with the same type of analysis we did,” said David Macpherson, professor of economics at Trinity University. A decade ago, he studied the effects of requiring restaurants to cover more of their employees’ minimum wage instead of letting some of it be covered by tips.

“That lowered employment,” he said. “Either employees are going to get reduced, prices are going to go up, or profits are going to get reduced, one of those three things has to happen.” Or a combination of them.

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Need legal help? Jackie + the CRA Member Helpline has your back!

The CRA has assembled a strong team of law firms to counsel our members.

Members get one call (not to exceed 15 minutes) of legal advice every month with one of our legal partners, a potential savings of up to $1,350 in legal fees annually.

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ENHANCED MEMBER BENEFIT - CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT SHOW:
Unlimited tickets are available for CRA members 

Save the date! The show will be held at the LA Convention Center from August 25 to 27, 2024. Join thousands of professionals in the food service industry to stay ahead of the game with the latest trends, designs, and business education. Don’t miss this chance to network with peers and explore hundreds of vendors and suppliers.

Ticket registration opens in May, and as a CRA member, you will enjoy unlimited admission to the show. Remember to use your Member ID when signing up! 

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CRA News

California Restaurant Foundation takes local students inside Wienerschnitzel headquarters in Tustin

All participating students are part of the California Restaurant Foundation’s statewide ProStart program, a two-year culinary arts and restaurant management program offered at 140 California high schools.

“I think it is important for any business to invite the younger generation to see what goes on behind the scenes,” said Galardi. “Everyone understands you go to a restaurant, you order food, you get food. But they don’t really understands everything that goes behind that and all of the elements of the restaurant business.

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TAKE ACTION:
Urge Congress to support tax relief for restaurants

The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act is gaining traction as it moves to the Senate, backed by strong bipartisan support in both the House tax committee and on the floor.

The bill will help restaurant operators manage other soaring costs like increased interest rates, food price inflation, and the repayment of pandemic-era loans.

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LEGAL PARTNER RESOURCE:
Labor Commissioner’s FAQ on Fast Food Minimum Wage

The new fast-food minimum wage took effect on April 1, 2024. At the end of March, California’s Labor Commissioner issued an FAQ regarding the new minimum wage. CRA legal partner Jackson Lewis reviews the critical aspects that the FAQs highlight for the new fast-food minimum wage statute.

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Need more information? Check out the recently published Industry Insight: Preparing for AB 1228. CRA members, please log into the website to view this member-exclusive benefit.

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Restaurant + Allied Members

The Tea House on Los Rios

TGG Inc., dba KFC

Temaki

K Fusion, LLC

La Porta Restaurant and Bar

Serea

Chào XO Asian Fusion

Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine

Back Alley Bowling

YOGIS LLC dba Cardiff Beach Bar @ Tower 13

Valencia Golf LLC dba Vista Valencia Golf Course

Kyochon USA, Inc. dba Kyochon Chicken

Sima International, Inc. dba Japonica

Wings For 2 Singhs dba Wingstop

Om Hotel, LLC dba Quality Inn & Suites Buena Park Anaheim

Braised Foods LLC dba Braised Kitchen and Catering

Oakhurst Grill and Whiskey 41 Lounge

EdoYa Tokyo Cuisine

Hula's Island Grill and Tiki Room

Roost & Roast

Whitey's Jolly Kone

Pancho Villa, Inc.

Dad's Sapna, Inc. dba Wingstop

Chubby Cattle Rowland Heights, LLC

PKA Corporation dba Wendy's

AACR Farm, LLC

Greenbell Buffet Inc. dba Paradise Buffet

Wing Dhaba, Inc. dba Wingstop

2 Singhs Have Wings, Inc. dba Wingstop

B. Casares Wholesale Meat Co LLC

R & R Quality Meats, Inc. Wholesale

JG Companies

ChowNow

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Employees’ tips can get you money back from the IRS

The FICA Tip Credit lets employers get tax credits for tips your employees earn

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Online Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Stay compliant with CA law! Get your employees trained on sexual harassment prevention

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Benefits for Restaurant Owners: EMPLOYERS + PAYCHEX

EMPLOYERS + Paychex: Providing savings to CRA members

EMPLOYERS, Paychex, and the CRA have teamed up to integrate your workers' compensation policy with your payroll

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Event Calendar

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APR 18

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

OC Educational Seminar | California's New Labor & Employment Laws

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APR 25

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sacramento: ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification (IN-PERSON)

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APR 29

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Modesto: ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification

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APR 30

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

CRA Legal Center Webinar with Wilson Elser: Addressing Sexual Harassment Claims in the Workplace

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