Confidential Bulletin

By California Restaurant Association

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Welcome to Confidential Bulletin, the essential podcast for members of the California Restaurant Association (CRA) and all professionals within California's vibrant restaurant and hospitality industry. Brought to you by the CRA, this monthly podcast series is your go-to resource for expert insights, advice, and discussions on our industry's most pressing issues today.

Confidential Bulletin offers limitless conversations with various guest hosts and speakers, from the complexities of compliance and the latest in politics affecting our businesses to innovative trends and operational challenges. Our revolving experts bring valuable perspectives on the unique landscape we navigate in California's restaurant and hospitality sector.

Whether you're looking for guidance on navigating regulations, curious about the future of dining in California, or interested in hearing from thought leaders shaping the industry, Confidential Bulletin has something for you. Each episode is crafted to matter deeply to you, addressing topics you care about and answering the questions you haven't even thought to ask.

Why Listen?

  • Diverse Expertise: Engage with various experts, from seasoned restaurateurs to industry innovators, legal advisors, and beyond.
  • Relevant Topics: Stay ahead with discussions on compliance, politics, sustainability, technology, customer experience, and more.
  • Community Focus: Join a community dedicated to supporting and advancing California's restaurant and hospitality industry.

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Episode Date
Burnout, Accommodations & Workplace Risk: What Restaurants Need to Know
May 25, 2026
SB 54 Deadline Approaching: Could Your Restaurant Be Considered a “Producer”?
May 25, 2026
CA Finalizes Extended Producer Responsibility Rules: Is Your Restaurant Considered a “Producer”?
May 12, 2026
Tackling Restaurant Pain Points
Apr 27, 2026
Big Moves on Alcohol To-Go, Menu Labeling, Receipt Paper & Reservation Piracy
Apr 14, 2026
Most Diners Decide Where to Eat Before Walking Through Your Front Door: How Digital Presence & Reputation Drive Restaurant Growth
Apr 08, 2026
Cracking Down on Reservation Piracy: AB 1245
Mar 30, 2026
Most Diners Decide Where to Eat Before Walking Through Your Front Door. Be Found, Be Chosen
Mar 25, 2026
Welcome a New Host to News You Need to Know + Capitol Hill Updates
Mar 17, 2026
Political Speech at Work: What California Employers Need to Know
Mar 06, 2026
SB 294 Explained: California Workplace Know Your Rights Act for Employers
Mar 04, 2026
California’s Three Leading Political Journalists Discuss Newsom's Legacy & The Field to Replace him.
Feb 06, 2026
California’s Three Leading Political Journalists Talk About Their Most Memorable Restaurant Experience
Jan 28, 2026
Different Industry Perspectives: What’s Really Driving California’s Economy — Part Two
Dec 11, 2025
Different Industry Perspectives: What’s Really Driving California’s Economy — Part One
Nov 27, 2025
Navigating Change: Insights from CRA’s Government Affairs
Oct 30, 2025
Navigating Change: Insights from CRA’s Government Affairs (Preview)
Oct 28, 2025
Ask CRA: Why Are Operators Seeing New Prop. 65 Claims & How Can They Protect Themselves?
Sep 25, 2025
Two Restauranteurs Take on the California Restaurant Show
Sep 03, 2025
Ask CRA: How The California Restaurant Foundation and Association Are Two Sides of The Same Coin
Aug 20, 2025
Slinging Robitussin to Winning Grammys – How Licensing Supports Songwriters
Jul 24, 2025
On the Fly! With guest Dan Spears
Jul 17, 2025
Ask CRA: How the California Restaurant Foundation Stepped Up After the LA Fires
Jul 02, 2025
Guy Fieri: The Heart of Hospitality, Part II
Jun 05, 2025
Guy Fieri: The Heart of Hospitality, Part I
May 29, 2025
On The Fly! with Guest Guy Fieri
May 23, 2025
Ask CRA: Complying with Immigration Laws Part II
May 14, 2025
Ask CRA: Complying with Immigration Laws Part I
Apr 29, 2025
An Unhappy 1st Birthday for the $20 Fast Food Minimum Wage
Apr 17, 2025
On The Fly! with Guest Chris Thornberg, Ph.D.
Apr 07, 2025
Lobbying and the Restaurant Industry: A Deep Dive with Rick Berman Part 2
Mar 27, 2025
Lobbying and the Restaurant Industry: A Deep Dive with Rick Berman Part 1
Mar 27, 2025
Safeguarding California Workplaces in Crisis: Wildfire Workplace Safety
Jan 28, 2025
Post-Pandemic Restaurant Recovery: A Tale of Two Cities
Nov 25, 2024
Generations of Flavor: Latina Restauranteurs on Family, Legacy and Entrepreneurship
Oct 23, 2024
Lessons from Bob Spivak, cofounder of The Daily Grill
Sep 11, 2024
Results Are In: California’s Minimum Wage Hurts Youth Employment
Jul 31, 2024
This is Not a Drill. We Have PAGA Reform.
Jul 01, 2024
Don’t Overthink it: Workplace Violence Prevention Plans
Jun 20, 2024
It’s Not Just California: Hospitality Politics in Other States
May 31, 2024
The History of PAGA - Part 2
Apr 24, 2024
The History of PAGA - Part 1
Apr 24, 2024
Confidential Bulletin from the California Restaurant Association
Feb 24, 2024