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# Save Local Restaurants

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## Posts

- [Why Franchises Hire More People, Drive More Sales, and Pay Better Wages Than Non-Franchise Businesses](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/why-franchises-hire-more-people-drive-more-sales-and-pay-better-wages-than-non-franchise-businesses/) - America is on the rebound. Although we’re still battling against fluctuations in consumer and small business confidence in light of the delta variant of COVID-19, the nation’s economy is nonetheless returning to life. Families counting on sustained progress can rest assured that America’s 730,000 local franchise businesses are open for opportunity and ready to help
- [I wasn’t sure what I would do after the Marines. Opening franchises set me up for success.](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/i-wasnt-sure-what-i-would-do-after-the-marines-opening-franchises-set-me-up-for-success/) - The franchise business model empowered me to continue giving back to the San Diego community. When I left the Marines after serving as a helicopter pilot, I wasn’t accustomed to working alone.
- [Johnson: Franchising can pave a path to a better life](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/johnson-franchising-can-pave-a-path-to-a-better-life/) - Across the Golden State, franchise businesses employ more than 728,000 residents, pay out more than $28.8 billion in wages and generate $69.4 billion in economic output. But for franchisees and the people they employ, these numbers aren’t just abstract facts and figures.
- [Big Labor Eats Small Business in California](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/big-labor-eats-small-business-in-california/) - America’s leading antibusiness policy incubator, also known as the state of California, is at it again. The state Assembly passed the so-called FAST Recovery Act in January. It was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee on Aug. 11. The next stop will be a vote on the Senate floor, followed by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk.
- [California’s Fast-Food Bill Whopper](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/californias-fast-food-bill-whopper/) - California is a leading exporter of progressive policy and businesses. So it’s worth paying attention to a bill heading to the Governor’s desk that would let the government fix fast-food worker wages and micromanage restaurants. Sayonara, McDonald’s dollar menu. The bill passed by the Democratic Legislature this week creates a 10-member council appointed by the
- [California’s Plan to Get Fast Food Workers Fired](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/californias-plan-to-get-fast-food-workers-fired/) - Apparently unhappy with the current pace of business migration out of their state, California’s legislators have come up with a good way to accelerate it. They voted recently to create a council of political appointees to set wages in the fast-food industry. The so-called FAST Recovery Act awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature. He can’t squash
- [California makes a ham-handed attempt to regulate the fast-food industry](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/california-makes-a-ham-handed-attempt-to-regulate-the-fast-food-industry/) - California has a habit of pursuing well-meaning policy goals in ham-handed ways. Unfortunately, its new law to regulate the fast-food industry appears to fit the trend. On Labor Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill expanding protections for fast-food workers. The Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act responds to a real issue: California’s
- [The International Franchise Association Goes On Offense](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/the-international-franchise-association-goes-on-offense/) - The trade group, which has spent much of its time in recent years pushing back against regulations, is touring cities in the hope of building a better reputation for franchising. Tamra Kennedy got a job at Taco John’s and worked for a franchisee in Minnesota for more than 15 years. When her store became available,
- [Myth vs. reality in franchising](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/myth-vs-reality-in-franchising/) - Last month, President Biden’s nominee David Weil participated in Senate hearings to run the Wage and Hour division of the Labor Department. If confirmed, Weil’s long-term opposition and inaccurate views on franchising have the potential to affect a sector with approximately 730,000 establishments and 8.4 million workers.
- [The unintended consequences of a labor standards board on small business autonomy](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/the-unintended-consequences-of-a-labor-standards-board-on-small-business-autonomy/) - Last month, President Biden’s nominee David Weil participated in Senate hearings to run the Wage and Hour division of the Labor Department.
- [More Rules Won't Revive Minneapolis](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/more-rules-wont-revive-minneapolis/) - Tamra Kennedy got a job at Taco John’s and worked for a franchisee in Minnesota for more than 15 years. When her store became available, she bought it. Today, Kennedy owns seven locations of the Mexican fast-food chain in the Twin Cities.
- [Minneapolis Businesses Concerned About Potential One-Size-Fits-All Labor Rules](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/minneapolis-businesses-concerned-about-potential-one-size-fits-all-labor-rules/) - The city of Minneapolis is considering creating a new labor standards board to provide recommendations about potential regulations. Proponents say that the board would create more labor-friendly policies to support the local workforce. But many small businesses in the city argue that increased regulations would stifle their businesses.
- [Business owners, labor advocates clash over proposed Minneapolis labor standards board](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/business-owners-labor-advocates-clash-over-proposed-minneapolis-labor-standards-board/) - Lev Roth works the front desk at a downtown Minneapolis condo building, helping residents use the building’s facilities and keeping an eye on who’s coming in and out.
- [Tensions rise between restaurant owners, unions over Minneapolis’ proposed labor standards board](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/tensions-rise-between-restaurant-owners-unions-over-minneapolis-proposed-labor-standards-board/) - As the City Council considers a proposed Labor Standards Board, there is a widening gap between what supporters and opponents think it will entail.
- [Minneapolis top chefs push back on proposed city labor board](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/minneapolis-top-chefs-push-back-on-proposed-city-labor-board/) - Some of the Twin Cities' top chefs and restaurateurs signed a letter pushing back against a proposed labor board in Minneapolis, saying it will hurt their businesses.
- [Minneapolis chefs push back on Labor Standards Board proposal](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/minneapolis-chefs-push-back-on-labor-standards-board-proposal/) - The Minneapolis food scene is flourishing again four years after COVID. Owners of 120 restaurants fear a new move by the city would threaten that growth.
- [Be cautious with Mpls. labor board](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/be-cautious-with-mpls-labor-board/) - Numerous cities and states have various types of labor advisory groups, including Detroit's industry standards board, Michigan's nursing home workforce stabilization council and Philadelphia's domestic workers group.
- [The shocking state of the restaurant industry: ‘We can’t afford to be open. We can’t afford to be closed.’](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/the-shocking-state-of-the-restaurant-industry-we-cant-afford-to-be-open-we-cant-afford-to-be-closed/) - In October, Lauren and Peter Lemos locked the doors of their Chinatown sandwich shop for what they thought would be the last time. In late March they flipped Wax Paper’s lights back on — not due to newfound success or a windfall but because they couldn’t afford to shut down.
- [New fast-food minimum wage serving up confusion, and higher prices](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/new-fast-food-minimum-wage-serving-up-confusion-and-higher-prices/) - There are, arguably, somewhere around 70 franchised fast-food outlets in Santa Cruz County, with local franchisees for the most part and local workers.
- [California Restaurants Cut Jobs as Fast-Food Wages Set to Rise](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/california-restaurants-cut-jobs-as-fast-food-wages-set-to-rise/) - A California state law is set to raise fast-food workers’ wages in April to $20 an hour. Some restaurants there are already laying off staff and reducing hours for workers as they try to cut costs.
- [Marques: San Jose shouldn’t impose burdens on restaurants that could jeopardize our survival](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/marques-san-jose-shouldnt-impose-burdens-on-restaurants-that-could-jeopardize-our-survival/) - When I worked at Wienerschnitzel in high school, my dream was to one day own a sports bar in my hometown of San Jose. I imagined decorating with 49ers, Giants, Warriors and Sharks memorabilia.
- [Local officials should let California’s new Fast Food Council do its job](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/local-officials-should-let-californias-new-fast-food-council-do-its-job/) - California labor leaders scored a significant win for fast-food restaurant employees when Gov. Gavin Newsom last year signed legislation providing a $20-an-hour minimum wage and creating a new government agency to set working conditions.
- [Restaurant workers in California don’t want what SEIU is selling](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/restaurant-workers-in-california-dont-want-what-seiu-is-selling/) - Will California’s Fast Food Council speak for the state’s fast food workers?
- [More regulation is not what Minneapolis businesses need](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/more-regulation-is-not-what-minneapolis-businesses-need/) - It has been nearly 20 years since I left behind my corporate marketing career to help my father expand our family hospitality business from bars to restaurants. Today, we're operating six locations across the city and employing hundreds of Minnesotans, and I haven't looked back.
- [Hospitality community steps up during the holidays; now Minneapolis residents and officials should, too](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/hospitality-community-steps-up-during-the-holidays-now-minneapolis-residents-and-officials-should-too/)

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/) - Legislation is making its way across the country that could affect how local business owners support their communities. Help us save local restaurants today!
- [Voices](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/voices/) - Read the stories of local business owners hurt by harmful legislative trends and learn why it is important to help our local restaurants grow.
- [Contact Us](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/contact-us/) - Use our contact form to send Save Local Restaurants an email today.
- [News](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/news/) - Use the Save Local Restaurants newsroom to stay up to date on all the most recent news regarding small business legislation across our country.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/privacy-policy/) - Last Revised: January 24, 2022 This website or mobile application is operated by Save Local Restaurants. This privacy policy (“Policy”) explains how personal information is collected, used, and disclosed by Save Local Restaurants with respect to your use of the https://savelocalrestaurants.com web site and other Save Local Restaurants websites which display this Policy (the “Sites”)
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## Voice

- [Steven & Peggy Johns – Tropical Smoothie Café, Texas](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/voice/steven-peggy-johns-tropical-smoothie-cafe-texas/) - Steven and Peggy Johns went from serving their nation to serving the veterans in their community. Meeting at Naval Air Station Kingsville in Texas, both are veterans of the Gulf War. Steven retired as a Chief Petty Officer, and Peggy retired from the Navy as a Military Police Officer. While in the Navy, they both
- [Damon Dunn – Dunkin, Washington](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/voice/damon-dunn-dunkin-washington/) - Damon Dunn grew up in Texas living with a family of 10 in a three-bedroom trailer. Now, he is a Stanford graduate that owns five Dunkin’s in the Pacific Northwest. He has paved a successful path for himself based on his principles of working hard and setting yourself apart. In the socioeconomically challenged community Damon
- [Tamra Kennedy – Taco Johns, Minnesota](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/voice/tamra-kennedy-taco-johns-minnesota/) - In 1984, Tamra found a job as a secretary for a gentleman that owned two franchise restaurants —Taco John’s and Burger King. In 1990, after years of hard work and a mission to understand the industry, Tamra was asked to lead their St. Paul office, and take over the business. Now, Tamra owns and operates
- [Sanna Shere – Burger King, California](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/voice/sanna-shere-burger-king-california/) - Sanna Shere’s father immigrated to America in 1978 with only $5 in his pocket, chasing the American dream of owning a business. After a decade of hard work, that dream became a reality, and he invested every penny he had into opening his first Burger King location in Santa Ana, California. Their Burger King location
- [Alex Johnson - Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon, California](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/voice/alex-johnson-auntie-annes-and-cinnabon-california/) - Alex’s parents ventured into the franchising world to teach their four sons a good work ethic and morals – and it worked. Now, Alex is thriving in his parents’ footsteps as a franchisee of Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon. For many of his employees, working at Auntie Anne’s or Cinnabon is their first job. As a

## Resource

- [7 in 10 restaurant owners are single-unit operations](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/resource/7-in-10-restaurant-owners-are-single-unit-operations/) - Need further source
- [The U.S. restaurant industry has a higher proportion of minority- and women-owned businesses than the overall private sector.](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/resource/the-u-s-restaurant-industry-has-a-higher-proportion-of-minority-and-women-owned-businesses-than-the-overall-private-sector/) - Nearly half of restaurant businesses are owned by women – compared to 43% of businesses in the overall private sector…
- [Independent businesses measure up against franchises](https://www.savelocalrestaurants.com/resource/independent-businesses-measure-up-against-franchises/) - One of the key selling points of a franchise business—that it mitigates some of the risk of starting a business—can give franchisees a false sense of security, says a University of Michigan researcher. U-M economist Francine Lafontaine analyzed U.S. Census…

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