Orchid Garden: Political Environment

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Action taken in political arenas near and far results in regulations that affect your menu, payroll, customer satisfaction and profits. Orchid Garden Restaurant organization and individual owners monitor the government's rule-making process to find out which way elected and appointed representatives are leaning. They support political candidates who will provide them with a voice in negotiating issues that affect the industry, including nutritional labeling, obesity-fighting programs, minimum wage hikes, affordable health care and immigration reform.
Food and nutrition topics including childhood obesity; diet-related diseases, food safety, menu labeling, and allergen concerns are among top political issues affecting on Orchid Garden

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