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Food Regulation Articles for Restaurant Operators
Stay informed with the latest insights, guidance, and expert analysis on food regulations, allergen compliance, and evolving legal requirements affecting the foodservice and hospitality industry.
From allergen disclosure requirements under the ADDE Act to wider food labelling and safety developments, our blogs break down key topics into clear, actionable guidance for operators, compliance teams, and industry professionals
The 9 Major Allergens Restaurants Must Disclose in California
The 9 Major Allergens Restaurants Must Disclose in California Learn the 9 Allergens That Must Be Added to Menus and Where to Find Them Under the Allergen Disclosures for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act (SB-68), California restaurants are required to disclose 9 allergens...
Why Spreadsheets Fail for ADDE Act Allergen Management
Why Spreadsheets Fail for ADDE Act Allergen Management Spreadsheets Are Too Risky For Allergen Compliance - Here’s Why Spreadsheets have long been a standard tool for tracking allergen data, but for restaurant chains subject to the SB-68 (ADDE Act), they introduce...
SB-68 ADDE Act Compliance Roadmap: 4-Month Plan for U.S. Restaurant Chains
9-month SB-68 compliance roadmap for U.S. restaurant chains, franchises, and ghost kitchens. Step-by-step plan to achieve allergen disclosure by July 2026.
Does Your Brand Fall Under California’s New SB-68 Allergen Law?
Any U.S. brand with 20+ locations, including one in California, must show consistent allergen info on all menus by July 1, 2026. Franchisors supply verified data; operators display it. Digital systems simplify compliance and audit readiness.
SB-68 Signed into Law – Here’s What California Foodservice Operators Should Do Next
California SB-68 (ADDE Act) requires restaurant chains with 20+ locations to disclose allergens by July 1, 2026. Learn practical steps for compliance.
What California’s New SB-68 Allergen Law Means for Restaurants
What California’s New SB-68 Allergen Law Means for Restaurants How restaurant operators can get ahead of the Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act before it takes effect in July 2026 If you operate a restaurant in California, a major allergen law is...
Maximizing ROI: Financial and Operational Benefits of ADDE Act Allergen Compliance for US Restaurants
Learn how US restaurant chains can turn SB-68 allergen compliance into measurable ROI, reducing admin, mislabeling, and operational risk while building trust.
Why Operational Excellence in 2026 Equals Resilience
Winning Through the Great Profit Squeeze 12 Learnings from the Nutritics x Leanpath webinar, March 2026 Panellists: Billy Brewer, COO, Sonny’s BBQ Chris Greve, Senior VP, Forefront Health Stephen Nolan, CEO, Nutritics Andrew Shakman, CEO, Leanpath Executive Summary US...
Check if Your Business May Be Covered by the ADDE Act
Key Takeaways: The ADDE Act (SB-68) applies to restaurant brands operating 20 or more US locations under the same name, with at least one site in California, serving a substantially similar menu. Coverage is based on the total US location count, not just California...
How to List Allergens on a Menu
How to List Allergens on a Menu Allergen disclosure on restaurant menus is becoming a regulatory requirement, not just a best practice. In California, the ADDE Act (SB-68) requires chains with 20 or more US locations to identify the nine major allergens on menus by...
Restaurant Allergen Disclosure Requirements
Allergen disclosure requirements for US restaurants come from multiple regulatory layers. Federal law defines which allergens must be identified. State laws like California's ADDE Act (SB-68) are raising the standard by requiring written, item-level disclosure...
Restaurant Menu and Ingredient Data Management: An Operator’s Guide
Your menu is the most visible part of your restaurant. The data behind it is not. Ingredient records, recipe files, allergen declarations, nutrition calculations, vendor specs, and publishing workflows all feed into what the customer sees on a menu board, app,...
Restaurant Food Regulations Explained: A Guide for Operators
Key Takeaways: US restaurant compliance is built from layers. Federal guidance, state adoption, and local enforcement, and they don't always align Federal rules cover allergen definitions (FALCPA/FASTER Act), menu labeling for chains with 20+ locations, and supply...
Check if Your Business Must Comply with the ADDE Act
Cross-Contact vs Cross-Contamination: What Restaurants Need to Know
Allergen risk and food safety risk often show up in the same places – the same prep surfaces, the same equipment, the same service flow. But they are not the same problem, and they are not controlled in the same way.
How to Manage Allergens Across Multiple Restaurant Locations
Running allergen management across a single restaurant is manageable-you control the kitchen, you know your suppliers, your team works in one place. Add a second location, then a third, and the problem changes shape. Each new site introduces new staff, new suppliers, new menus, and new opportunities for allergen data to drift out of sync.
SB-68 Compliance Checklist: How to Prepare for California’s Allergen Disclosure Law
California's Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act, Senate Bill 68, California’s SB-68 requires certain restaurant chains to provide written allergen information on menus by July 1, 2026. For operators in scope, the challenge is not just understanding...