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Peter Romeo

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In a show of union strength, 21 Starbucks units opt on the same day to organize

Officials of Starbucks Workers United say the one-day record signals an acceleration of the union drive. Yet the assertion comes amid indications the movement may be losing momentum.

Operations

When reports of a restaurant-Mafia connection were more than rumors

Restaurant Rewind: A once-celebrated New York City chef confirmed the rumors when he revealed his double life as a mob wise guy. Here's his story.

Workforce

Restaurants get unexpected help in protecting the tip credit

Working Lunch: A Congressional investigation is likely to throw sand into the well-oiled lobbying machinery of One Fair Wage.

Workforce

Congress probes claims the IRS is giving anti-tip-credit group One Fair Wage a pass

An oversight committee is investigating whether the tax agency is allowing the union-backed restaurant adversary to file as a non-profit despite its lobbying.

Workforce

A $20 minimum wage isn't enough for some California lawmakers

Reality Check: A candidate for the state's open U.S. Senate seat would like to see a $50 pay floor nationwide.

Financing

After shutting 60 namesake units, Denny's readies Keke's for expansion

A Keke's unit was opened for the first time outside of Florida, to encouraging results, the company said. It sports a new look and menu, as well as alcoholic beverages.

Leadership

Who was this James Beard guy?

Restaurant Rewind: No, he’s not the person who started the awards program of the same name. Nor did he turn his home over to visiting chefs. The industry pioneer’s contributions are far more nuts-and-bolts.

Operations

New York adopts new rules for passing along credit-card fees to customers

The measure is the latest instance of lawmakers and consumers trying to bring more clarity on restaurant service fees.

Workforce

Georgia lawmaker wants to give restaurant franchisees more protection against franchisors

Working Lunch: The proposal is part of what's emerging as a wave of bills aiming to curb franchisors' power. That alone makes it worth tracking.

Operations

5 jaw-dropping facts about the state of restaurants

Reality Check: This year's mother of all industry forecasts is packed with tidbits that are likely to surprise. Here are five we found in the National Restaurant Association's State of the Restaurant Industry report.

Workforce

A labor powerhouse launches a fast-food workers' union in California

Backed by the deep-pocketed SEIU, the California Fast Food Workers Union aims to organize quick-service workers across brands. It will likely be the source of two members of the state's new wage-setting Fast Food Council.

Financing

PFG expects food costs to climb again toward June

The distributor said it saw a slight deflation in prices during the end of 2023, but foresees a "very slight" climb toward mid-year.

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