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Last update: January 25, 5:08 p.m.
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Latest Updates
January 25
  • Today, the National Restaurant Association released the full 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry report. It covers restaurant sales forecast for 2021, food and menu trends, operational changes, and employment information. While the report is free for members, the NRA is providing it complimentary to all restaurant owners/operators. ACCESS REPORT 
  • Roger Dow, president & CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, will be hosting a webinar from the National Press Club on January 27 at 1 p.m. for an update on the state of the American travel industry. The address will cover the relief and stimulus policy priorities needed to safely reignite domestic and international travel. REGISTER
  • Tomorrow at 7 p.m., 4 top chefs in Pennsylvania join celebrity chef Roy Choi for Just a Taste — a live, virtual cooking show to benefit HARP. Watch the livestream at HU Presents or Facebook Live. 
  • A special election to fill the 48th state senatorial district seat left vacant by the recent death of Sen. Dave Arnold will be held on May 18, coinciding with Pennsylvania's primary election. READ MORE
  • Delivery fee caps are everywhere, but are they the answer? Restaurant Business takes a look at the piecemeal approach and whether it helps restaurants. READ MORE
  • California Gov. Newsome today lifted the regional stay-at-home orders, which means restaurants can provide outdoor dining. READ MORE
  • ICYM: The Restaurant Law Center released a document to address questions surrounding mandatory vaccine policies. As a best practice, restaurants should encourage all employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. This document addresses legal questions raised by those operators who want to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. A follow-up webinar on this topic is scheduled for February 11 at 3 p.m. REGISTER

January 22
  • Gov. Wolf today announced his intentions to nominate Alison Beam as Secretary of Health and named Dr. Wendy Braund Interim Acting Physician General. READ MORE
  • The Restaurant Law Center released a document to address questions surrounding mandatory vaccine policies. As a best practice, restaurants should encourage all employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. This document addresses legal questions raised by those operators who want to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. A follow-up webinar on this topic is scheduled for February 11 at 3 p.m. REGISTER
  • The City of Philadelphia and PIDC today announced the Philadelphia Restaurant & Gym Relief Program, a $12 million grant program. The online application will open at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 28, and close at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9. MORE INFO
  • Univest Bank & Trust also announced a new micro-loan program for small businesses that operate in Philadelphia. The program loans are up to $25,000 with no payments in year 1 and a 1% interest rate. PROGRAM INFO | PROGRAM CHECKLIST | PROGRAM APPLICATION
  • The Pa. House and Senate return to session next week. 
  • The organizers of 'Just a Taste' would like you to share your stories throughout the Jan. 26 show. If you are interested in sharing how the pandemic has impacted your business and employees or the creative ways you have made it work, please email Kendra Hepler at khepler@prla.org for details. 




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    • Contact
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    • Coronavirus FAQs
    • Submit Coronavirus Questions
    • carryoutPA
    • PA Restaurant & Hotel Promise
    • Operational Resources >
      • Mask Solutions
      • Hand Sanitizer
      • Social Distancing Solutions
      • Industry Services
      • Business Guidance Documents >
        • Cocktails To Go
        • Reopening PA Restaurants >
          • Reopening Philly Restaurants
          • Allegheny County Mitigation
        • Extended Premise Information
      • Business Resources
    • Relief Efforts >
      • Hospitality Assistance Response of PA (HARP)
      • Aid & Assistance for Employees
      • Business Relief & Resources >
        • PA Women's Conference
        • Restaurant Relief Priorities
      • Temporary/Transitional Work
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      • National Restaurant Awards >
        • Faces of Diversity - 2019
        • Restaurant Neighbor Award - 2019
    • Chapter Events >
      • Great Philly Cook Off
      • Taste of Bucks-Mont
  • Education & Training
    • ServSafe >
      • ServSafe Manager Certification
      • ServSafe Alcohol
      • ServSafe Workplace
      • ServSafe Allergens
      • ServSuccess
      • ServSafe Educational Products
    • RAMP >
      • RAMP Certification Details
    • Human Trafficking Prevention Training
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