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Minimum wage increase could hurt business owners

12/20/2023
Arizona’s minimum wage is heading up again, and local businesses are going to have prepare. There could be some Valley businesses unaware of the 3.6% increase in the minimum wage that takes …

State minimum wage to increase by 50 cents in January

9/13/2023
PHOENIX — What would you buy for an extra $20 a week? A nice meal? A car mount for your phone? An extra four gallons of gasoline? That’s the choice that will be facing Arizonans at or near the bottom of the pay scale in January when the state’s minimum wage rises another 50 cents, to $14.35 an hour.

Rise of Asian restaurants reflects Valley desire for …

8/23/2023
Valley diners are seeing a diversification of restaurant options with a growing number of popular Asian food options popping up in the East Valley and restaurateurs looking at opportunities across the Phoenix area.

Valley restaurants hope for home run from spring …

2/23/2023
It’s that time of year where temperatures start to heat up while other parts of the country stay cold. That’s one of the special reasons why Arizona is one of only two states that host Major League Baseball’s spring training season. Like every season, there is an expectation that the games will bring in thousands of fans into the metro Phoenix stadiums.

Tempe restaurant closures put city’s dining …

8/10/2022
The Tempe restaurant scene lost one of its biggest names in late June when House of Tricks closed its doors for the last time after 34 years. 

Tempe eateries take on Arizona Restaurant Week

5/10/2022
Restaurants hammered for several years by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will get the chance to reach a whole new audience.  Arizona Restaurant Week is returning for the spring and will run …

Arizona Restaurant Week returns again for spring event

3/7/2022
PHOENIX — The Arizona Restaurant Association on Feb. 3 announced the return of its annual Spring Arizona Restaurant Week.

Glendale restaurant among those dealing with avocado …

2/16/2022
The U.S. has suspended all imports of Mexican avocados “until further notice,” and Mexico’s president claims the move is part of a conspiracy against his country.

Maricopa County board to appoint for Chucri vacancy

9/23/2021
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is expected to appoint a Republican to its governing body after a longtime member announced Tuesday he would resign. Steve Chucri, supervisor for District …

Arizona incentives may lure back workers, but hurdles …

5/15/2021
Experts are hopeful Gov. Ducey’s new cash incentives will lead to more Arizonans getting off unemployment and returning to regular full-time jobs.

Arizona ending federal unemployment benefits

5/13/2021
PHOENIX — Gov. Doug Ducey is cutting off the $300 a week in extra federal jobless benefits in a bid to help the restaurant and hospitality industry find more people willing to work for what …

Restaurant owners struggle to find help amid uptick

4/21/2021
Some Valley restaurant owners are struggling to find help as eateries are seeing a significant uptick in business, according to the CEO of the Arizona Restaurant Association.