Family Dining

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: The industry grows up

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 16, 2015

Developments ranging from gas-station surprises to signs of cyber fears show how complex the business is becoming.

Inside Howard Schultz’s head

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 10, 2015

An assessment of the Starbucks CEO’s political sensibilities provides some lessons on his business style.

Operations

Back to the future: Look inside tomorrow’s restaurant kitchens

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 09, 2015

The must-haves for modern restaurant kitchens are about much more than just technology. Here’s a look at the innovations that are shaping kitchen equipment and design.

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: New realities for restaurant employers

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 03, 2015

New rules for employee handbooks, a 21 percent price hike to cover higher wages and an employee-employer-guest discussion group are just some of the past week’s labor-related developments.

Minnesota moves closer to a tip credit

Apr. 24, 2015

The state House approved a bill that would set a wage of $4 an hour for tipped employees, with the rest of the minimum wage presumed to come from gratuities.