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Financing

Restaurant chains have to work harder to get sales this year

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2023

The Bottom Line: After “pent-up demand” kept customers coming back in 2022, restaurants have to work harder in 2023 to get customers coming in the door.

Workforce

Can the redefinition of 'joint employer' be stopped?

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 30, 2023

Working Lunch: The National Labor Relations Board's controversial move is likely to be challenged immediately in court. The franchise community is also likely to push for use of the Congressional Review Act. But will either effort succeed?

Food

Cheese curds move out of Wis. onto menus everywhere

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 30, 2023

Mozzarella sticks are so last century. Fried cheese curds are the ooey gooey snack of the moment.

Food

GW Fins dry ages fish to enhance flavor, reduce waste and sell at a premium

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 27, 2023

Behind the Menu: Executive chef Michael Nelson created a comprehensive fin-to-tail program, sourcing whole fish, dry aging tuna and swordfish steaks and using scraps for “seacuterie.”

Financing

High prices are making it tough for people to pay their bills

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 27, 2023

The Bottom Line: While the economy is going well, the consumer remains stressed by higher prices and they’re having a tougher time paying their bills, according to recent government data.

Operations

How BJ's could benefit from Calif.'s fast-food wage law

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 27, 2023

Higher QSR prices could boost the value of sit-down meals, CEO Greg Levin said. But BJ's will still feel some labor inflation.

Leadership

Just Salad and Playa Bowls name new executives

By Reyna Estrada and Lisa Jennings on Oct. 27, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes a new board member at Golden State Foods.

Workforce

Lawmakers seek a quantum leap in penalties for violations of child labor laws

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 27, 2023

A single infraction could cost a restaurant employer upwards of $250,000 under a new federal proposal.

Workforce

New rule increases restaurant franchisors' chances of paying for franchisees' labor mistakes

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 26, 2023

As feared, the National Labor Relations Board has broadened the definition of "joint employer," rousing the industry to pledge new battles in Congress and the courts.

Food

Popeyes, Cicis and Elevation Burger riff on flavor

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 26, 2023

Taste Tracker: Ruth’s Chris pairs up favorites; Newk’s menu gets meatier; bundles for football fans at Bar Louie; and more menu news of the week.

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