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This page collects the 63 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Restaurant Industry”. Coverage spans news coverage and campaign-finance records - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Lobbying, Public Health, and Food Safety.

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Fri, Aug 141 item
1. Clayton’s Siesta Grille transitions to new ownershipClayton’s Siesta Grille on Siesta Key has transitioned to new ownership after operating for over two decades. The restaurant continues to serve the local community under the new management.Sarasota County
Tue, Aug 111 item
1. Darden Restaurants reports record sales while phasing out Bahama Breeze brandOrlando-based Darden Restaurants is reporting record sales figures while continuing its strategic plan to phase out the Bahama Breeze restaurant brand. The company currently operates over 2,100 locatiHillsborough
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1. San Diego-based Fish Shop restaurant chain launches franchising initiativeFish Shop, a local seafood restaurant chain, is initiating a franchising program to expand its business model beyond its current four San Diego locations into other states. The company, founded 16 yeaSan Diego
Thu, Jul 302 items
1. Lettuce Prices and Food Safety Outbreaks Impacting RestaurantsRestaurants are facing financial pressure due to a combination of rising lettuce prices caused by extreme weather and a widespread cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce. Major chains like TacUnited States2 reports
2. Lettuce Outbreak and Rising Prices Impact Restaurant SalesUnited States2 reports

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LobbyingCALACCESS COUNTYJun 20, 2026

Lobbying Disclosure: Advantica Restaurant Group Inc.

LobbyingCHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)Oct 1, 2019

Lobbying Disclosure: Illinois Restaurant Association (Q4 2019)

LobbyingCHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)Jan 20, 2017

2017 Lobbyist Registration: Mary Kay Bonoma

LobbyingCHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)Jan 1, 2017

Lobbying Disclosure: Illinois Restaurant Association (Q1 2017)

LobbyingCHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)Jan 1, 2017

Lobbying Disclosure: MKM Services for Illinois Restaurant Association

LobbyingCHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)Jan 12, 2016

2016 Lobbyist Registration: Sam Toia

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Topic to peopleChris Turner, Craig Hedberg, Ranjith Roy (+2 more)
Topic to orgsIllinois Restaurant Association, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Taco Bell (+2 more)
Topic to financeLobbying Disclosure: Advantica Restaurant Group Inc., Lobbying Disclosure: Illinois Restaurant Association (Q4 2019), 2017 Lobbyist Registration: Mary Kay Bonoma (+5 more)

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