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Thinking of starting a tip pool? Read this first

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 21, 2023

The regulations have actually been simplified at the federal level. But they remain sufficiently complicated to require some navigating.

Workforce

The tip credit could become a victim of new political realities

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 21, 2023

Organized labor is pushing to end it. But there’s less than a consensus among other parties. Still, supporters of the credit are bracing for more battles.

Financing

Restaurants turn to the states for relief on credit-card fees

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 20, 2023

Working Lunch: The argument against including sales taxes in the fee base is gaining traction.

Operations

Mandated vacation time, bring-your-own to-go packages, a warning on service fees

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 17, 2023

A review of recent legislative and regulatory activity finds government officials eyeing a number of measures with implications for restaurants.

Financing

Massachusetts court says Grubhub overcharged restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 17, 2023

The delivery service didn't keep its fees below the state's 15% cap, according to the ruling. State officials want the overpayments returned.

Financing

The FTC is taking a harder look at franchise practices

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 13, 2023

The agency is seeking comments on franchisors' business practices and the control they exert over franchisees and their employees, potentially setting the stage for changes in franchise regulations.

Operations

It's official: Bernie Sanders v. Howard Schultz

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 10, 2023

Working Lunch: The podcast, from Align Public Strategies, features a discussion on the upcoming testimony by Starbucks’ interim CEO in front of Sanders’ U.S. Senate committee.

Workforce

Starbucks' Howard Schultz agrees to testify before a Senate committee

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 07, 2023

Facing a possible subpoena, the CEO accepted a pointed invitation to appear before the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, which is chaired by Bernie Sanders.

Leadership

Bernie Sanders has a hot seat waiting for Starbucks' Howard Schultz

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 06, 2023

Working Lunch: Sanders may indeed be able to compel a Senate appearance by the outgoing chain CEO, but that's just one of the issues that Starbucks faced in the last week or so.

Workforce

Franchise group blasts Biden's choice for top Labor Department job

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 01, 2023

Julie Su has been a foe of business throughout her public service career, with a tendency to over-regulate, said the International Franchise Association.

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