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New Fee Disclosure Requirements for Food Service Establishments

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Florida Senate Bill 606, signed into law on June 2, 2025, amends current Fl. St. 509.214 to provide several new operations fee disclosure requirements for food service establishments....more

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP

Service Charges vs. Tips: Ensuring Legal Compliance in New York Restaurants

Understanding the difference between service charges and tips is critical for New York restaurant owners to remain compliant with state and federal labor laws. Misclassifying these charges can lead to legal disputes,...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Florida Enacts Disclosure Requirements for "Operations Charge" at Food Service Establishments

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Florida's newly enacted Chapter 2025-113 introduces detailed disclosure requirements for automatic fees imposed by public food service establishments. The revised statute – codified at Section 509.214, Florida Statutes – aims...more

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New Disclosure Requirements for Florida Resorts and Food Establishments

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Described as a law to make it easier to remove hotel guests who have not paid their bills, Florida Bill SB 606 (“the Bill”) includes several new required disclosures that will impact Florida restaurants, hotels, and...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Avoiding Interlocking Business Prohibitions in Pennsylvania Liquor Licensing

Navigating Pennsylvania’s strict PLCB liquor licensing rules can be challenging, especially when it comes to interlocking business prohibitions. Whether you’re applying for a restaurant liquor license or negotiating a lease...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Should Restaurants Treat Service Charges the Same as Tips?

Some restaurants in Atlanta, Charlotte, and other cities have begun adding a service charge to diners’ bills. The trend has grown enough in the District of Columbia, for example, that its attorney general recently warned...more

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On the Menu: Food Allergen Disclosures for Restaurants and Food Service

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Federal law already requires disclosure of the nine major food allergens on packaged food products: milk, eggs, fish, seafood, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and sesame. However, businesses that sell unpackaged food at...more

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Tom Douglas Settlement Highlights a $2.4 Million Technicality: Three Steps to Help Avoid Potential Costly Litigation Related to...

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A recent settlement between Seattle chef Tom Douglas and his restaurant employees highlights the potentially costly technical requirements of Washington’s automatic service charge laws for hospitality businesses. ...more

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