A new California law went into effect on March 1st requiring business owners in the state to change up their bathroom signage. Single-user public restrooms now have to be available for people of all genders, instead of being designated as men’s or women’s restrooms. The Equal Restroom Access Act does not affect multiple occupancy restrooms, which can still be labeled by gender.

Key Takeaways:

• As of March 1, businesses with single-user bathrooms are required to designate them as “all gender,” or unisex, with signage indicating they are accessible to anyone.
• The requirements only apply to restroom facilities designed for use by one person at a time, in which there is a lock on the outside door.
• In addition, restaurant operators must post compliant signage, with a triangle on top of a circle to indicate all-gender, both on the door and next to the door.

“As of March 1, businesses with single-user bathrooms are required to designate them as “all gender,” or unisex, with signage indicating they are accessible to anyone.”

http://www.nrn.com/consumer-trends/single-restrooms-california-must-be-designated-all-gender

During Lent people eat more fast food. This is because many give up red meat. It is a religious time and not everyone does it but enough do to make a difference in the fast food industry. They are getting ready for Lent. They are preparing to sell more seafood.

Key Takeaways:

• For many diners, Lent was once a four-letter word.
• The Alaskan waters are a haven for menu developers.
• Those quick-service chains already specializing in seafood, like Long John Silver’s, enjoy a sizable spike during the period.

“The Alaskan waters are a haven for menu developers. The Menu Alaska Research 2016 found that 62 percent of consumers are eating seafood at casual dining restaurants and nearly half at quick-service venues these days.”

https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/fast-food-preps-seafood-boom-during-lent