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Restaurants to get an ally in the White House

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 08, 2016

One of the industry's own has been chosen as Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Labor. With a sympathizer in place, restaurants would have a strong chance of seeing such hated measures as the new overtime rules and joint employer reclassification rolled back.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Research run amok

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 12, 2018

New reports make the case for expanding menu labeling to all restaurants and adopting a nationwide soda tax. It's enough to make you want to crave a $300 breakfast at Denny's.

Leadership

This week's restaurant nightmares: Our little secret

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 14, 2017

A new scientific discovery could be a pain for all operators. Meanwhile, colleagues continue to illustrate what not to do when situations are trying.

Workforce

‘Joint employer’ dealt another critical blow

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 22, 2018

A decision last week underscores a change in how the NLRB views a franchisor's accountability for the actions of franchisees.

Restaurants challenge NYC's plan to enforce menu labeling

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 14, 2017

The action could be a test of local jurisdictions' ability to adopt disclosure requirements while the federal mandate is on hold until May. Industry officials fear that restaurant chains may be subject to a patchwork of regulatory obligations and penalties.

Operations

Beating back wage hikes and 4 other head-spinning moments

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 16, 2018

The industry showed it's not afraid to stand up to its adversaries on important government issues, and will likely be emboldened going forward by help in the rumble from an unlikely source. It also was fearless in exploiting the opportunities afforded by the P.F. Chang's Olympics. Or something like that.

House members renew 'patent troll' bill

Feb. 09, 2015

The measure would protect restaurants and other businesses from parties who buy up patents expressly for the purpose of suing alleged violators of usage rights.

Oregon sets model for restaurant scheduling restrictions

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 09, 2017

A bill signed into law yesterday by the governor will penalize restaurants for making last-minute shift changes. It's widely seen as a model for other states.

Operations

White House official raises hopes of a permanent joint employer fix

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2018

Former restaurateur and Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney showed sympathy for franchising's plight if an expanded definition of the concept should stand. He promised to have the White House take a look.

Cuomo's plan to raise minimum wage wins support of 84 religious leaders

Mar. 23, 2015

Congregations of 84 prominent clergymen will be urged to support a hike to $11.50 an hour.

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