The September jobs report, delayed due to the government shutdown, showed the food services sector added more than 36,000 jobs for the month, more than any sector besides health care.

Some restaurants are pitching water as part of the fine dining experience, recommending different bottles to pair with a meal.

Restaurants can be economic indicators.

The sandwich chain may end up having to relocate or close some locations.

To help restaurants clear debt and start over, “this is really what they need,” an industry representative said.

Some Texans are ready for business as usual. Others will enforce their own mandates.