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Common Cents Act Clears Congress, Giving Restaurants a Federal Cash-Rounding Framework
The penny’s days as a working part of the US cash register are nearing an end, and restaurants are getting a clearer set of rules for dealing with the change.
The Senate passed H.R. 10167, the “Common Cents Act,” on Sept. 28, sending the legislation to President Trump for his signature. The bill would formally end production of pennies for general circulation and establish a federal framework for rounding cash transactions when exact change is unavailable.
For restaurant operators, the legislation provides some...
Americans Plan to Dine Out More in 2026 as OpenTable Reports Strong Industry Growth
OpenTable’s newly released 2026 Dining Trends Report shows that despite mixed views on the economy, Americans continue to prioritize eating out, driving steady growth across the foodservice industry.
According to the analysis, dining out increased 8% year-over-year in 2025, and consumers expect for that to increase in 2026.
"As we head into 2026, there's good news for the restaurant industry: our new research shows that people continue to make room in their lives and budgets for dining out...
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