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Burgerim, and its founder, are banned from selling franchises in the U.S.

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2024

A judge quietly issued a default judgment against the burger chain last month after it failed to respond to the government’s lawsuit against the franchise.

Workforce

Union baristas hit Starbucks with 22 allegations of violating schedule regulations

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 21, 2024

The accusations, leveled in Chicago and Philadelphia, are part of a wave of stepped-up union activity in recent weeks.

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The SEC may take action against Andy Wiederhorn

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 20, 2024

The agency has sent a “Wells Notice” to the chairman of Fat Brands, along with one current and one former employee. It signals a likely upcoming civil action.

Workforce

Congress probes claims the IRS is giving anti-tip-credit group One Fair Wage a pass

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 14, 2024

An oversight committee is investigating whether the tax agency is allowing the union-backed restaurant adversary to file as a non-profit despite its lobbying.

Operations

New York adopts new rules for passing along credit-card fees to customers

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 12, 2024

The measure is the latest instance of lawmakers and consumers trying to bring more clarity on restaurant service fees.

Workforce

Georgia lawmaker wants to give restaurant franchisees more protection against franchisors

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 09, 2024

Working Lunch: The proposal is part of what's emerging as a wave of bills aiming to curb franchisors' power. That alone makes it worth tracking.

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Restaurant operators prepare for California's $20 fast-food wage

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 09, 2024

The nation’s largest restaurant economy is about to raise hourly pay for limited-service restaurant workers by 25%. Price hikes are on their way. But will high prices drive diners away?

Workforce

What's at stake for restaurants in the Congressional battle over border security

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 06, 2024

Spoiler alert: It’s the shot at expanding the labor pool by thousands of prospective hires per day.

Operations

Alabama eyes source-disclosure requirements for seafood

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 01, 2024

Under a bill introduced this week, restaurants would be required to disclose the countries of origin for all seafood that's sold, along with whether it was wild-caught or farmed.

Workforce

The staff of another Jose Andres restaurant aims to unionize

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 01, 2024

Employees of The Bazaar in Washington, D.C., have drafted a petition and asked for voluntary recognition of union representation. The famed chef has yet to respond.

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