Workforce
Houlihan's franchisee pays $5M to resolve tip-pooling, overtime charges
The consent agreement settles a three-year action brought by the Department of Labor.
Food
4 menu presentations intended to snag eyeballs
Surprising skewered foods bring Instagram-worthy delight.
Casual-dining veteran and Houlihan's CEO Mike Archer spoke with Restaurant Business on what changes he’s brought in—and still plans to make—that should keep competitors on their toes, from bar revamps to delivery service. There are even a few lessons from Houlihan’s that others pushing to modernize can learn.