According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 19 states require mandatory beverage service training for anyone who serves or sells alcohol, and 16 more offer reduced penalties for businesses that train voluntarily. Yet many bar and restaurant
In March 2026, a federal judge ordered Perry’s Steakhouse to pay more than $21 million for including non-tipped workers in their tip pool between 2019 and 2022. The breakdown: $3.44 million in unpaid wages, $7.07 million in misappropriated tips, and
The CDC estimates that roughly 48 million Americans get sick from foodborne illness every year, and restaurants are one of the most common sources. A single outbreak can cost a restaurant $75,000 or more in direct expenses — and the
The CDC estimates that roughly 48 million Americans get sick from foodborne illness every year, leading to 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. For restaurant owners, a single food safety violation can mean fines, forced closures, and permanent damage to your
