government

3 bellwether votes restaurants should be watching

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 05, 2024

The nation's first statewide $18-an-hour wage is one of three labor-related ballot initiatives with import for the business as a whole.

Workforce

Restaurants find an unexpected ally in preserving Massachusetts' tip credit

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 21, 2024

Democratic Gov. Maura Healey, often pro-union, has come out against a ballot proposal to kill the employer concession, astonishing the business.

Marketing

McDonald's is thrust into the political limelight

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 21, 2024

Donald Trump worked the French fry machine for some pre-selected customers at a Pennsylvania location as the Chicago-based fast-food giant becomes an unexpected topic in a divisive presidential campaign.

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Leadership

Restaurant work is figuring into this year's elections

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 21, 2024

Reality Check: While Harris and Trump tout their French fry creds, real issues are being decided on the basis of politicians' dining-room experience.

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Leadership

Here's what's at stake for restaurants this election

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 17, 2024

The 2024 presidential contest has hardly been politics as usual, with the bizarre often overshadowing statements of policy and matters of substance. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty in the balance that could help or hurt restaurants. Here’s a review.

Technology

Biden administration issues guidelines for employers' use of AI

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 17, 2024

The "high-road" practices are recommendations rather than enforceable rules, with an emphasis on protecting workers above all else.

Financing

FTC accuses Qargo Coffee of violating franchise rules

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 16, 2024

The agency issued a rare complaint against the Miami-based coffee shop franchise, saying that it improperly sold franchises without providing key information.

Food