labor

Logan’s parent fires its furloughed employees

The move comes after bankruptcy-court supervisors fired CEO Hazem Ouf and CFO Jim Lebs for paying sales taxes without permission.

Topics

Coronavirus heroes and villains

The COVID-19 crisis is as much a test of character as it is of financial resilience. And some parties are clearly failing.

Workforce

Cheesecake Factory furloughs 41,000, cuts executive pay 20%

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 27, 2020

The company said it is negotiating with landlords for a break on rent for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis.

Workforce

44% of hotel workers projected to lose their jobs

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 23, 2020

Marriott has already said it will furlough tens of thousands.

Operations

Darden to close all of its dining rooms

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 20, 2020

The casual-dining giant will continue to offer takeout while rolling out self-delivery.

Workforce

Overcoming blind spots to drive gender equality

Sponsored content from our partner P&G Professional on Mar. 19, 2020

Procter & Gamble Professional and parent company Procter & Gamble (P&G) have very publicly taken actions to be leaders for gender equality by starting within the organizations’ walls.

Operations

25%-30% of independent restaurants could close, Texas Restaurant Association warns

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 17, 2020

The shutdowns could cost 1 million jobs, according to the association.

Topics

What Trump’s emergency plan means for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 12, 2020

The president aired a number of extraordinary economic measures last night in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the ones of particular importance to restaurants.

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