Content about Barack Obama

January 9, 2012
Returning veterans need industry support
Opinion: Businesses should hire former military men and women.
November 21, 2011
Obama signs veterans job stimulus bill
Foodservice industry supports action, hiring of veterans
September 15, 2011
VIDEO: Restaurant exec on healthcare, incentives
John Kunkel says that healthcare, tax rates and incentives are a challenge
June 22, 2011
Legislative update: Tip credit, ethanol subsidies, E-Verify
NRN takes a look at recent legislation and regulation issues
May 16, 2011
Friday’s franchisee looks beyond profit
Friday's franchisee Daniel Halpern focuses both on his business and the world around it
May 2, 2011
Pleading their case
Operators hit D.C. to voice concerns over economy, health-care costs
April 18, 2011
Industry questions scope, rollout period for FDA’s proposed regulations
While many in the foodservice community have long supported the implementation of federal menu-labeling standards, the proposed regulations issued earlier this month by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration already are drawing criticism from industry members.

April 15, 2011
Obama signs bill repealing 1099 requirement
Provision's opponents say it would have created onerous amount of paperwork for operators
April 5, 2011
1099 tax requirement repealed
Restaurant industry associations praise decision, citing undue burdens on small biz
March 21, 2011
Government at a Glance
A roundup of recent legislative news.
March 7, 2011
Industry frets about coming menu-labeling rules
As the deadline approaches for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to issue its proposed menu-labeling regulations, restaurant operators and trade associations are urging regulators to weigh the complexities of the industry before finalizing the rules.

January 4, 2011
President Obama signs food safety bill
New law has backing of restaurant trade groups
December 17, 2010
Industry praises tax-cut extensions
Restaurant groups say measure will help industry recover
December 15, 2010
Starbucks' Paula Boggs to serve on White House council
A Starbucks executive was one of 25 people appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on the newly formed White House Council for Community Solutions.
November 22, 2010
Operators hopeful election results will yield more business-friendly environment
As Republican and Democratic leaders retrench in the wake of the game-changing 2010 mid-term elections, members of the restaurant industry are concerned about the long-term impact the contentious race will have on their already stressed businesses.
November 2, 2010
Live coverage of election results

What the voting signals for restaurants

October 17, 2010
Moderation matters more than mandated menus
Richard Berman offers his take on the White House's agenda to fight obesity.
September 27, 2010
Obama signs small business bill into law
Legislation has support of restaurant groups
September 27, 2010
Obama signs small business bill into law
Legislation has support of restaurant groups
September 10, 2010
Michelle Obama to speak to NRA board on childhood obesity
First lady expected to discuss her Let's Move! campaign
June 17, 2010
Obama talks small business with Buffalo Wild Wings franchisees

When Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee Bobby Pancake received a call from the White House on his cell phone, he didn’t recognize the number so he let it go into voice mail.

Upon returning the call, however, he swiftly discovered that he and Steve Wheat, his partner in High 5 LLC, a six-unit franchisee of Buffalo Wild Wings based in Bear, Del., would get to meet with President Barack Obama the next day to discuss the state of restaurants and other small businesses.

June 17, 2010
Obama talks small business with Buffalo Wild Wings franchisees

When Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee Bobby Pancake received a call from the White House on his cell phone, he didn’t recognize the number so he let it go into voice mail.

Upon returning the call, however, he swiftly discovered that he and Steve Wheat, his partner in High 5 LLC, a six-unit franchisee of Buffalo Wild Wings based in Bear, Del., would get to meet with President Barack Obama the next day to discuss the state of restaurants and other small businesses.

May 9, 2010
Fastest Growing Chains: No. 3 Five Guys Enterprises LLC

This is part of an exclusive online series by Nation's Restaurant News and Chain Store Guide, profiling the restaurant industry's top 10 growth chains. Go to NRN.com's Special Reports page to read more profiles highlighting the industry's fastest-growing players based on five-year unit growth rates.

In the "better burger" boom of the past year, Five Guys Burgers and Fries is the undisputed leader of the pack.

May 9, 2010
No. 3 - Five Guys Enterprises LLC
This is part of an exclusive online series by Nation's Restaurant News and Chain Store...
March 22, 2010
Restaurants respond to health care reform
The landmark health care legislation that President Barack Obama signed into law on Tuesday will...
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