The restaurant industry is facing “an existential crisis,” according to a report from the Independent Restaurant Coalition, a national organization formed in March.

The group’s purpose is both to advocate for guaranteed income as an idea and to support pilot programs of the idea in the cities of member mayors. Those pilots take up the bulk of the group’s budget and could provide valuable new evidence on the effects of cash transfers as well as build public awareness of the idea.

With the expectation that remote work will continue, some companies are adjusting their existing family support programs, paid leave and other benefits.

Danny Meyer spotlights California restaurateur Jesse Cool’s ‘Heart of House’ policy as an example of a more equitable system.