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New pay disclosure rules set to start for NYC restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 05, 2022

Operators are getting ready to air pay ranges in their want ads, starting May 15.

Operations

What 7-Eleven's franchising struggles could mean for restaurant chains

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 04, 2022

Working Lunch: The restaurant business may be getting a preview of what's ahead from c-stores and Amazon

Workforce

Disney squares off with Florida Gov. DeSantis in a fight over 'Don't Say Gay'

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 01, 2022

The corporation says it'll work to overturn a pet law of the governor. He, in turn, warns that he may put a leash on the company.

Workforce

Senate refuses to bring back the architect of joint-employer standard

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 31, 2022

The appointment of David Weil as the Biden administration's wage and hour chief was blocked by a bipartisan vote.

Workforce

Plan aired in Congress to bolster the labor pool of businesses like restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 29, 2022

A bill introduced in the House calls for the creation of three-year visas for targeted foreign workers.

Marketing

Restaurants are in the dark about daylight savings

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2022

Plus, Restaurant Rewind looks at past efforts by full-service operators to enter the drive-thru business.

Operations

Kevin Johnson’s abrupt departure as Starbucks CEO

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 21, 2022

Working Lunch: RB Editor-at-Large Peter Romeo joins the Align Public Strategies podcast, as does Brennan Duckett from the National Restaurant Association.

Financing

Senators push for more disclosure on SBA franchise loans

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 18, 2022

But critics say it’s a solution without a problem. And a U.S. Senate hearing on the topic was bogged down by concerns about inflation and whether the government should back loans at all.

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