Hospitality/Food
California Restaurants May Keep Charging Service Fees Despite New 'Junk Fee' Law
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill allowing restaurants to collect service charges despite SB 478, which shields consumers from "junk fees."
Fourth of July Cookout Costs Projected to Reach Record Highs Due to Inflation
New research shows that American families will spend more than ever on Fourth of July barbecues due to inflation.
Lab-Grown Meat Firm Upside Foods Cuts Jobs Due to Regulatory, Financial Woes
Upside Foods announced that they were letting go of 26 of its staff and restructuring its executive and leadership teams to delegate processes more directly to staff due to legislative, regulatory, and financial issues.
Sofitel Manila Closes Doors; Patrons Flock Restaurant's Last Day
The Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Manila concluded its operations on June 30, 2024 after around half a century of hospitality in the Manila Bay area.
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