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White Castle says a recent court decision could cost the chain $17B

The potential damages would cover all the instances that 9,500 employees used a biometric security system to access their store's computer.

The tip credit could become a victim of new political realities

Organized labor is pushing to end it. But there’s less than a consensus among other parties. Still, supporters of the credit are bracing for more battles.

A 4-day workweek test cut turnover by 57%

Fifty-six of the 61 participating employers have stuck with the model, and 15% of the workers said no amount of additional pay would lure them back to a five-day week.

Thinking of starting a tip pool? Read this first

The regulations have actually been simplified at the federal level. But they remain sufficiently complicated to require some navigating.

California's fast-food industry faces another landmark change

Legislation has been introduced to designate restaurant franchisors and franchisees as joint employers of a unit's staff.

Reports of mid-market restaurants' death may be greatly exaggerated

Sweet & Sour: The pandemic has fostered doubts about the viability of mid-priced dining. But isn’t the pandemic fading fast?

Norms names Eric Wyatt CEO

Wyatt joins the 73-year-old regional chain after working for such brands as Starbucks and Panera.

With 2 new concepts coming, 50-year-old Golden Corral refuses to act its age

The buffet operation is commemorating its golden anniversary with initiatives aimed at keeping it around for the next 50 years. That includes the launch of fast-casual and steakhouse concepts.

White House reveals plans to outfit more restaurants with electric-vehicle chargers

The efforts to build a recharging infrastructure involve Starbucks and a number of truck stop operators.

Denny's embraces new ways of broadening its customer base

The diner chain is trying a number of initiatives to keep its core business fresh and growing. Meanwhile, its parent is getting ready to expand Keke's.

Bernie Sanders summons Starbucks' Howard Schultz to talk unions

The famously liberal U.S. senator has asked the coffee chain CEO to appear before a Senate committee and answer questions about Starbucks’ handling of an organizing drive.

Why immigration isn't solving restaurants' labor problems—at least in the U.S.

All stakeholders seem to agree that comprehensive reform is needed. But that’s where agreement ends.

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