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4 restaurant myths that have just been busted

Recent events have shown articles of faith on the minimum wage, catering, virtual brands and casual dining are nothing more than fake news.

Workforce

Restaurant lobbyists warn of a slower rebound under a $15 minimum wage

More than 80% of operators said their recovery would be hurt by the higher minimum, with cuts in hours and jobs, according to a National Restaurant Association survey.

Workforce

DOL delays discontinuation of 80/20 rule on servers' pay

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 11, 2021

The department is seeking a two-month postponement to further study the rule change proposed by the Trump administration.

Workforce

First Watch to pay staff for vaccinations. New research says that's smart

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 10, 2021

Newly released data suggests that even a modest cash incentive can be effective.

Workforce

Both sides of $15 wage debate say new congressional data proves them right

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 08, 2021

A detailed economic analysis shows nearly 1 million workers would be pulled out of poverty, but 1.4 million jobs would be eliminated.

Financing

At McDonald’s, fear of a rising minimum wage disappears

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 29, 2021

CEO Chris Kempczinski said the company does “just fine” where states raise the wage to $15, with some caveats, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Workforce

DOL finalizes new tipping-pooling and tip-credit rules

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 23, 2020

The new regulations follow 14 months of deliberations.

Workforce

Domino’s is paying hourly workers up to $1,200 bonuses

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 14, 2020

The pizza chain will provide the payments to front-line workers at company stores and its supply chain centers.

Workforce

Romney calls for a $12 temporary increase in restaurant wages

By Peter Romeo on May 04, 2020

The Utah Republican said the “bonus” would give the employees of essential businesses an incentive to work rather than collect unemployment.

Financing

Restaurants press Congress for $240B in industry-specific aid

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 20, 2020

The grants would be part of the National Restaurant Association’s Blueprint for Recovery, a direct-payment program that would be in addition to restarting the Paycheck Protection Program.

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