1851

New Jersey has become the latest place to mandate stores and restaurants accept cash. On Monday, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law that prohibits restaurants and other brick-and-mortar businesses from refusing to accept cash as payment, effective immediately. 

<a href="https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/operations/nj-becomes-2nd-state-ban-cashless-restaurants?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=new-jersey-is-the-latest-state-to-ban-cashless-stores-and-restaurants-2709457" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">A recent Restaurant Business article noted</a> that the cashless ban makes New Jersey the second U.S. state to ensure consumers always have the option of paying in cash, joining Massachusetts, which adopted a similar measure in 1978. <a href="https://1851franchise.com/philadelphia-bans-cashless-stores-and-restaurants-2709371" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">Philadelphia also recently moved forward with legislation that banned cashless stores and restaurants around the city</a>. 

While many businesses are pivoting&nbsp;toward digital payment options in an effort to speed up transactions, this legislation gives voice to the counterpoint that these no-cash policies discriminate against low-income consumers who may not be able to afford a credit card or a smartphone.

Read the full story <a href="https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/operations/nj-becomes-2nd-state-ban-cashless-restaurants?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=new-jersey-is-the-latest-state-to-ban-cashless-stores-and-restaurants-2709457" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">here</a>.

New Jersey, cashless ban, digital payment options, no-cash policies, restaurant franchises

New Jersey is the Latest State to Ban Cashless Stores and Restaurants

1851 Franchise

The Garden State joins Massachusetts and the city of Philadelphia to pass legislation requiring businesses to accept cash.

new-jersey-is-the-latest-state-to-ban-cashless-stores-and-restaurants

ServiceMaster Restore

ServiceMaster Restore - Disaster Response - 1851 Franchise

When Disaster Strikes, ServiceMaster Restore Moves

servicemaster-restore-disaster-response-carmen-coleman

Children's Lighthouse

How Children’s Lighthouse Stands Out Among Other Children’s Education, Childcare, and Daycare Franchises

how-childrens-lighthouse-stands-out-among-other-childrens-education-childcare-and-daycare-franchises

The Growth Coach

The Growth Coach Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2025

the-growth-coach-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-for-2025

One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning

Why One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Sees People as the Power Behind Franchise Growth

one-hour-heating-air-conditioning-franchise-growth

Lawn Doctor

Design with photo of John Perry and Lawn Doctor logo

How a 20-Year Industry Veteran Tripled His Sales With a Lawn Doctor Franchise

lawn-doctor-franchise-success-story-john-perry

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Development Website Builder

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Design with American and Federal Reserve flags against light blue background

Federal Reserve Expected To Cut Rates by Quarter Point, a Move That Could Boost Franchise Growth

fed-rate-cut-boosts-franchise-growth

Potbelly to be Acquired by RaceTrac in $566 Million Deal 

racetrac-acquires-potbelly-in-566-million-deal

Health Care Hiring Slowdown Highlights In-Home Care Franchise Opportunities - 1851 Franchise Agg

Health Care Hiring Slowdown Highlights In-Home Care Franchise Opportunities 

health-care-hiring-slowdown-in-home-care-franchise-opportunities

Caribou Coffee Names Scott Kennedy CEO, Eyes Continued Growth

caribou-coffee-names-scott-kennedy-ceo-eyes-continued-growth

McDonald’s Launches New Extra Value Meals as Consumer Demand for Value Continues to Climb

mcdonalds-launches-extra-value-meals

Technomic Releases Annual Ranking of the Top 15 Fast-Food Chains in the U.S.

technomic-releases-annual-ranking-of-the-top-15-fast-food-chains-in-the-us

Power Eats: Smoothie King Rolls Out Food Nationwide To Fuel Franchise Growth

smoothie-king-food-menu-power-eats

Hely and Hiral Patel Bring Their Longtime Dream to Life With The Brass Tap

brass-tap-franchise-pasadena-maryland-hely-hiral-patel

1851 Keyword - The Secret To Succeeding With a Part-Time Franchise Is Picking the Right Model

The Secret To Succeeding With a Part-Time Franchise Is Picking the Right Model

part-time-franchises-picking-the-right-model

Franchisee spotlight graphic with photo of Ricki Oberoi and Layne's Chicken Fingers logo

New Jersey is the Latest State to Ban Cashless Stores and Restaurants

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS