California Restaurant Association Comments on Assembly Bill 2572

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Today the California Restaurant Association released the following
statement on the passage of Assembly Bill 2572.

We applaud the California Assembly for approving a responsible
approach to the issue of mandated nutritional information disclosure
at chain restaurants.

Assembly Bill 2572 will guarantee access to nutrition information
that reflects the needs of consumers and allows restaurants to provide
it in a way that respects their consumer's dining preferences.

The flexibility in how this information is provided to guests will
alleviate an unnecessary burden while achieving the desired result -
comprehensive nutrition information in every covered restaurant.
Ensuring easy and convenient access to nutrition information is an
important provision, especially for small chain restaurant owners and
operators, who are already burdened by a sluggish economy and rising
food costs.

"We look forward to working with the State Senate to improve upon
this important legislation," said Jot Condie, President of the
California Restaurant Association. "Chain restaurant owners that
operate in different jurisdictions should not have to fear a patchwork
of local regulations. If this legislation is going to cover chain
restaurants throughout the state, we believe the provisions of this
mandate should be uniform throughout the state."

Once again, California has the opportunity to lead the nation on
issues of national importance. The California Restaurant Association
looks forward to working to ensure this legislation continues to
progress for the restaurant customers of California.

California Restaurant Association
Lara Diaz Dunbar, 916-431-2774

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