28 Sep FDA Menu Labeling Requirements
What Restaurants Need to Know About FDA Menu Labeling Requirements
If your restaurant chain has 20 or more locations, you must follow FDA menu labeling regulations. These rules standardize how calorie and nutrition information appears on menus.
What Must Be Displayed on Menus?
-
Calorie Counts: For all standard menu items, including beverages.
-
Additional Nutrition Info: Fat, sodium, carbs, and sugars must be available upon request.
-
Consistency Across Channels: Menus, digital displays, and online ordering platforms must all comply.
Why Menu Labeling is Important
-
Consumer Transparency: Customers want to make informed choices.
-
Legal Compliance: Non-compliance can result in FDA enforcement actions.
-
Brand Image: Demonstrates commitment to wellness and food safety.
Who is Exempt?
-
Independent restaurants with fewer than 20 locations.
-
Custom-order items (though calorie ranges may still apply).
We provide FDA-compliant menu nutrition reports, calorie counts, and allergen analysis to help restaurants stay compliant.