This week on Order Up, we’re joined by Sean Kennedy, Executive Vice President for Public Affairs, and Mike Whatley, Vice President of State Affairs, to get the low down on the legislation that most impacts restaurant operators in 2022. Tune in to hear about initiatives that the National Restaurant Association plans to continue fighting for and what policies will stay with us beyond the pandemic. 

• (01:15) - Restaurant Revitalization Fund update
• (02:58) - Employee Retention Tax Credit delay
• (05:09) - Immigration reform and visa programs
• (07:31) - Cocktails to go
• (10:15) - The future of the tip credit
• (14:38) - Third party delivery principles
• (17:04) - Natural gas cooking legislation
• (19:20) - Public Affairs Conference

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