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Financing

The FTC tells franchisors they can't charge franchisees undisclosed 'junk fees'

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 12, 2024

The agency also said that franchisors can’t take action against franchisees that take complaints about the business to the government.

Workforce

Initiatives to kill the tip credit advance despite Ohio's 'goat rodeo of a campaign'

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 10, 2024

Government Watch: For restaurants, not all the election drama is centered on whether Biden stays in the race, and not all the mud is being slung by the presidential candidates.

Workforce

Servers don't want to lose the tip credit, new research shows

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 08, 2024

A survey of nearly 4,000 tipped restaurant workers found 9 of 10 prefer the current setup to getting a higher wage.

Operations

California's new method of setting fast-food wages may be messier than you think

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 03, 2024

Members of the Fast Food Council, the new body empowered to set pay, say the model may need considerable tweaking to realize its promise.

Workforce

Los Angeles eyes new packet of benefits for fast-food workers

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 03, 2024

Legislation proposed to the City Council on Tuesday would require employers to provide additional training, more paid time off and advance shift scheduling.

Operations

DOL issues employer mandates for protecting workers from excessive heat

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 02, 2024

The requirements include providing paid breaks every two hours when temperatures soar in indoor workplaces like kitchens, as well as providing cool-down areas, drinking water and establishment of a safety "buddy system."

Workforce

New federal overtime-pay standards take effect

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 01, 2024

Government Watch: The exemption for salaried workers is narrowed to employees earning less than $43,888 a year. Also, DOL pushes for a paid-leave model, and foie gras remains legal in NYC.

Workforce

California restaurants get a last-minute reprieve from service fee ban

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 27, 2024

The state Senate passed a bill that exempts the industry from an anti-surcharge law that takes effect Monday. Gov. Newsom is expected to sign it.

Workforce

Stats are the mortar shells in a new battle between Gavin Newsom and restaurant groups

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 27, 2024

Reality Check: What's the true effect of California's new fast-food wage? Depends on whose numbers you believe.

Leadership

The restaurant industry tries a potent new lobbying weapon

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 26, 2024

Government Watch: The National Restaurant Association is setting up a network that turns rank-and-file operators into "super-advocates" for the business. Also: Face mask mandates could make a comeback, but in a different way.

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