Restaurants

‘It’s government policy that is causing the problem in the first place’: Denver’s fix for restaurants criticized

The Colorado Restaurant Association expressed skepticism of Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s proposal to tack a service charge onto local restaurant bills, while the Denver Chamber of Commerce argued that adding the fee — and thereby raising prices — would discourage sales.   

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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston floats 20% service charge on tabs to tackle restaurant woes

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston wants to add a 20% service charge to local restaurant tabs — and then tax it — to help restaurants cope with the city’s minimum wage and promote what he called pay equity among tipped and non-tipped employees.

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Struggling Colorado restaurants seek legislative help in rolling back key regulation

A Colorado restaurant industry battered by increasing costs and regulations will ask legislators Thursday to help it in a way that officials believe can make a huge difference — reducing wage requirements on its already highly compensated bartending and wait staff.

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