Restaurants Ready

COVID-19 restrictions continue to limit possible in-restaurant seating at Olive Garden, other casual-dining restaurants, CEO Gene Lee says

If Gov. Mike DeWine signs the bill into law, Ohio will become the second state to legalize to-go alcoholic drinks permanently

The prolonged partial shutdown of restaurants tied to COVID-19 could trigger a WARN Act notice; one provision of the law protects employees who have experienced reduced hours for six months.

Tents are allowed with 50% open sides and igloos need to have proper ventilation, among other requirements

Zink believes the concept is poised for success post-COVID after reopening in May

Operators stayed afloat by literally liquidating their liquid assets

Agency says advice was ‘proposed’ and recommendations were posted Friday in error

The chef and owner advises being realistic about business plans

Despite fewer workers and less hours, labor costs are rising

It takes investment in recruitment but also listening to workers