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Restaurant chains: We're not pulling a Chipotle

May 22, 2014

The spread of open-carry laws has operators wondering which group to risk alienating, gun advocates or control proponents. As Chipotle is learning, the choice isn’t easy, and the repercussions can be significant.

NY wage board to decide if restaurants must pay full minimum wage to tipped workers

Sep. 16, 2014

A little-known state agency will recommend whether the subminimum wage for tipped servers should be raised, scrapped or left alone.

Mayor Murray and Gov. Inslee launch ‘Restaurant Success’ initiative

Nov. 07, 2014

A new initiative is intended to streamline the permitting and development process as a way of creating more restaurant jobs.

Industry prepares for new EU labelling rules

Dec. 04, 2014

In what some hope is a preview of new responsibilities for restaurants on this side of the Atlantic, eating places in the European Union are adapting to requirements that 14 allergens be flagged on menus.

Cambridge, Mass. bans e-cigs from restaurants

Feb. 04, 2015

An amendment has been filed to expand the city's smoking ban to include e-cigarettes in restaurants. Also prohibited: vaping in outdoor-seating areas next to restaurants and bars.

Colorado lawmaker pitching hike in minimum wage to $12.50

Mar. 23, 2015

Colorado voters would have the choice to increase the state’s minimum wage from $8.23 an hour to $12.50 with legislation introduced Thursday by a Democratic lawmaker.The proposal needs support f...

Another city puts limits on restaurant scheduling

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 25, 2016

So-called "secure scheduling" is becoming a standard in Northern California.

Denny's operator sued over discrimination

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 28, 2005

Plaintiffs have filed a $4 million suit against a Florida Denny's franchisee for allegedly refusing to serve a group of Arab-American customers.

Levy Restaurants sued over minimum wage at U.S. Cellular Field

May 29, 2014

A former employee is suing the company, which also operates Spiaggia and Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe in Chicago, claiming it improperly counts a tip credit toward employee wages.

McConnell pushes NLRB reform

Sep. 18, 2014

Sen. Mitch McConnell told franchisors gathered in Washington, D.C. to lobby against the NLRB’s controversial recent ruling that he supports a new proposal to rein in the agency and protect franchise-reliant industries.

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