politics

Leadership

Howard Schultz for president? No.

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2019

A run would not just tarnish the Starbucks founder’s image, but also that of the company, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Workforce

Voters raise the minimum wages of Mo., Ark.

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2018

Initiatives legalizing pot use in Michigan and halting taxes on services in Arizona were also approved.

Operations

A restaurateur’s guide to the 2018 midterm elections

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 05, 2018

Several proposals on state and local ballots could profoundly impact restaurants. Here’s a rundown.

Marketing

5 restaurant mysteries solved this week

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 16, 2018

The industry now knows what a pile of frozen pizzas were doing inside a Little Caesars, and just how far In-N-Out intends to grow beyond its California roots.

Operations

3 milestone developments restaurants shouldn’t miss

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 11, 2018

Though little-noticed, these events could have lasting and profound effects on the industry.

Leadership

Why it sucks to operate restaurants in Calif.

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 05, 2018

The last two weeks have brought a slew of new laws that affect the restaurant industry. Here’s a look, a sort of pre-Halloween scare.

Workforce

Fight for $15 plans 'massive' action against restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 28, 2018

The union-backed group is inviting workers across a number of industries to bolster the pressure by joining what it's calling a three-day "coast-to-coast uprising."

Marketing

Politics and restaurants prove a volatile mix

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 28, 2018

A Washington, D.C., hot spot quickly backtracked from a promo tied to the Kavanaugh hearings, while an Atlanta beer specialist drew fire for hosting a controversial candidate.

Workforce