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The latest in restaurant worker benefits: Help buying a home

 By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 24, 2023

David Pisor's newly created Etta Collective has big plans for growth across multiple brands. That means recruiting and retaining top talent. Here's a perk he hopes will motivate people to develop their careers with his restaurant group.

Workforce

Casa Bonita workers demand return to tipping

 By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 21, 2023

The iconic Denver restaurant isn't fully open yet, but workers have sent a petition seeking changes to pay and benefits.

Operations

Former José Andrés Group COO named president of Mina Group

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 17, 2023

Eric Martino will oversee operations for about 30 concepts around the world, including Bourbon Steak, Estiatorio Ornos, Bardot Brasserie and more.

Leadership

Dorothy Zehnder of the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth dies at 101

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 10, 2023

She had worked in the business for 85 years, most of them spent at the 900,000-meals-a-year landmark.

Operations

This restaurant closes for 4 weeks every year to give its workers a vacation

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 30, 2023

At the "fine-casual" Birdie's in Austin, Texas, the restaurant closes for two weeks in summer and two weeks in winter to allow all workers paid time off that is truly off.

Operations

The co-owners of Seven Reasons prep to take concepts outside Washington, D.C.

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 26, 2023

This rapidly growing group has more locations coming to the nation's capital, but they are looking to take their brands to more cities across the U.S. or internationally.

Food

Mary Nguyen Aregoni's Green Papaya Salad

Jun. 23, 2023

The chef-owner of Saigon Sisters is featured in this ongoing video series that spotlights the preparation of a menu item in her restaurant's kitchen.

Operations

How Robert St. John turned Hattiesburg, Miss., into a dining destination

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 22, 2023

The veteran restaurateur has had a strong impact on the city and entire state through his restaurants, philanthropy, community outreach and more.

Operations

The long-awaited Casa Bonita Redux begins limited debut

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 22, 2023

Made famous on "South Park" and with countless childhood birthday parties, this pink Mexican restaurant in Denver has received a spit and polish priced at "infinity dollars." A soft limited opening begins Friday.

Financing

Investor accuses Boston restaurateur Tiffani Faison of financial mismanagement

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 21, 2023

In a lawsuit filed last week, an investor in the restaurants Sweet Cheeks Q and Orfano alleges Faison misused federal Covid-relief funding. Faison denies the claim and calls the lawsuit "bully tactics."

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