Famous Chef Explains Why It Is Hard To Operate A Restaurant In California | Andrew Gruel

"Opening a restaurant seems simple, right? You never anticipated that you would expect... Every single restaurant owner I talked to, is in a PAGA lawsuit. None of them are less than six figures."

California is the hardest state in which to open a restaurant, according to a new study by the Restaurant Furniture. Siyamak sit down with Chef Andrew Gruel, who has started and operated multiple restaurants in California, to discuss the reasons that make running a restaurant difficult in the state. We also spoke with Senator Shannon Grove, who sponsored legislation to amend the PAGA law.

"We are no longer allowed to use plastic gift cards in California that was recently signed into law. If you offer a straw to a customer, you as the server and the restaurant will get penalized
It's a civil violation," Mr. Gruel said. "We are creating a lot of regulations. But we're unmooring people from a value system. Do we want every restaurant to be run like the DMV?"

Chef Gruel shares his experiences of starting as a food truck operator and evolving into a restaurateur with multiple locations across California. He discusses the impact of labor laws, environmental policies, and the recent Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) lawsuits and argues that excessive regulation not only burdens businesses but also detracts from the values and community connections that small businesses foster. He calls for a reevaluation of regulatory practices and advocates for a more balanced approach that recognizes the importance of small businesses to California's economy and culture.
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