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New York City considers a bombshell change for hotel restaurants and bars

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 25, 2024

Legislation that already has nearly enough supporters to pass would essentially require the staffs of third-party managers to be employed wholly or jointly by the host hotel. But that's only a small part of the warranted changes.

Workforce

California pushes through mandates for protecting indoor workers from excessive heat

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 24, 2024

At 82 degrees, restaurateurs will be required to provide back-of-house staffers with water, rest breaks and cool-down areas.

Marketing

What restaurants should take away from last week's Republican convention

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 24, 2024

Working Lunch: The tone of the gathering was decidedly anti-corporate. Blame J.D. Vance for the puzzling twist.

Workforce

California's new fast-food wage is costing most QSRs there an additional $100k, study finds

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 23, 2024

The research also indicates that jobs and hours are being reduced, and consumers should expect more price hikes. But the statistics are contradicted by other findings, including data from the federal government.

Operations

Federal government takes a big step in phasing out single-use food containers

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 22, 2024

The White House pledged Friday to halt the use of the packaging in all federally supported foodservice operations by 2027.

Workforce

NLRB backs away from its push for a broadened joint employer standard—for now

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 19, 2024

The regulatory agency disclosed Friday that it will not challenge a court ruling that knocked down the redefinition.

Financing

The FTC signals a tougher stance on franchising, for now

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2024

The Bottom Line: The agency’s comments last week represented some of its toughest regulatory moves on franchising in years. But the election might have a say in it.

Workforce

Another wage hike could be set this month for California's QSRs

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 17, 2024

Government Watch: The state's wage-setting Fast Food Council is slated to meet again, and efforts to boost the pay floor for fast-food workers is likely to be a key focus.

Financing

12 big complaints franchisees have with franchising

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 15, 2024

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission recently listed some of the biggest concerns franchisees expressed during public comments last year.

Operations

How will the Supreme Court’s Chevron ruling affect restaurants?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 15, 2024

Working Lunch: The podcast from Align Public Strategies also delves into an idea to eliminate taxes on tips as well as developments in Ohio and Massachusetts.

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