government

Restaurants' worst choice for president

The industry would likely be better off with a dead horse than this dark one. But it's the sort of loser operators could get if they sit on the sidelines.

Leadership

Trump eyes Herman Cain for Fed board seat

The nomination of the former Godfather’s CEO is controversial because of his abbreviated run for the presidency in 2012.

Financing

McDonald’s shift on the minimum wage will have little impact

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 01, 2019

Though the company’s decision to stop lobbying against hikes was notable, increases have had all the momentum for years, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

The last time McDonald’s professed no opposition to a wage hike

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 27, 2019

In the 1980s, executives remarked offhandedly that an increase would be no big deal. Not everyone sat back in passive acceptance.

Operations

Restaurants go on the political offensive

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 21, 2019

Resistance to new laws and regulations is being countered with calls on some fronts for new government action.

Operations

Philadelphia outlaws cashless restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 08, 2019

Starting July 1, all businesses must accept bills and coins if that’s how the customer chooses to pay.

Operations

Los Angeles bans self-service plastic straw dispensers

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 01, 2019

The new legislation also extends the "don’t ask, don’t get" requirement of state law to quick-service places, and puts restrictions on the inclusion of straws in off-premise orders.

Workforce