A new proposed law put forward by San Francisco mayor London Breed could potentially save small business owners money by eliminating 49 annual licensing fees, the San Francisco Business Times reports. Proposition M — pushed forward by Breed, city treasurer José Cisneros, and District 8 supervisor Rafael Mandelman — will need to be passed by the majority of San Francisco voters in November, but it could impact 91 percent of restaurants and 97 percent of bars and nightclubs, according to a release from Breed’s office. Among the potentially eliminated licensing fees are those relating to “outdoor restaurant seating, extended hours, or even operating cash registers or candles on the premises,” the Times writes. In total, the proposition could save small business owners over $10 million, according to the lawmakers sponsoring the proposal.
To qualify for waived fees — again, only if the proposition passes — small businesses whose gross receipts do not exceed $2 million annually, starting on or after 2021, will fall under the proposed law, the Times reports.
Lazy Bear sets reopening date after remodel
Two-Michelin-starred Lazy Bear is set to return on Tuesday, October 1, after a two-month temporary closure for remodeling. Diners will find a new entryway, a new dining room floor plan, remodeled bathrooms, and more, per the restaurant’s representative. Lazy Bear reservations are now available via Tock for the month of October.
Tofino Wines reopens in a new spot, with a new name
Natural wine shop and bar Tofino Wines closed down in March, and owners Mark Nevin and April Sack vowed to reopen the wine shop in a new location. It seems the duo pulled it off; as Tablehopper reports, Tofino Wines shifted its name to Tomorrow’s Wine and relocated to 340 Balboa Street, reopening in late August.
Pop-ups on the Plaza kicks off at the Ferry Building
Pop-ups on the Plaza is in its third year of highlighting Bay Area Black entrepreneurs, and on Saturday, September 28, the event series will hold its fall kickoff at the Ferry Building from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. At the event, there will be numerous food options for purchase, including Trinidadian street food from Trini Girl Doubles; Creole and Caribbean food from Lil’ Alijo Catering & Events; cakes, cookies, and cake pops from A Girl Named Pinky; and more. Along with food, there will also be vendors selling accessories, clothing, and skincare, and there will also be food demos from Evolution Hot Sauce and That Hausa Vegan along with music from BFF.fm. For more event details, head to foodwise.org.
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