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Restaurants pulled into Charlottesville controversy

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 14, 2017

An employee who marched has been very publicly fired, and a nearby establishment won praise—and threats—for taking a stance.

Operations

This week’s 6 head-spinning moments: Fashion benders

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 15, 2017

Restaurants influenced more than food trends this week. Just ask those waifs in outlandish outfits who strutted the runways this week in New York City.

Financing

6 ways restaurants could benefit from Trump’s tax plan

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 28, 2017

Although economists are still assessing the implications of the proposal, certain provisions are clear wins for restaurants.

Operations

Repeal of Chicago's soda tax begins

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 10, 2017

A final vote on the rollback is scheduled for tomorrow. Opponents of the tax say they already have enough votes to override a veto.

Operations

Chicago's home county kills controversial soft drink tax

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 11, 2017

Now Cook County is scrambling to identify means of making up the revenue deficit. One idea floated: legalizing marijuana.

Operations

Is a service charge right for your restaurant?

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 26, 2017

Here are the questions converts and others close to the situation suggest restaurateurs ask themselves before deciding if a labor surcharge is right for their operation.

Operations

How to succeed with a service charge

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 26, 2017

The model has been proven, but not without painful lessons for the early adapters. Here are some best practices for making the approach work.

Operations

Updated menu labeling rules to take effect May 7

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2017

Restaurateurs will have a chance to comment on the revision proposed by the FDA.

Workforce

Senate hands restaurants a big victory on labor front

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 09, 2017

A new general counsel for the NLRB was confirmed yesterday. Peter Robb is seen as much more balanced on labor issues than his predecessor, Robert Griffin.

Workforce

New York eyes different sort of scheduling rules

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 01, 2017

Proposed new rules would entitle employees to four hours of pay if they have to call for schedule changes.

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