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Workforce

Teens and young adults are flooding the labor force, looking for summer jobs

 By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 12, 2025

Restaurants are projected to add 490,000 seasonal jobs this year. But economic uncertainty could scare some employers from expanding their payroll, says National Restaurant Association report.

Financing

For some restaurants, not taxing tips could create more headaches

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 02, 2025

The Independent Restaurant Coalition is urging Congress to reconsider a tax break on tips, saying it would further create an imbalance between servers and back-of-house workers.

Workforce

No taxes on tips or overtime is key provision in massive tax and spending bill

By Lisa Jennings on May 23, 2025

Trump's "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" is hailed by the National Restaurant Association as a win for operators. But the bill could face changes as it moves to the Senate.

Workforce

Los Angeles City Council approves a $30 minimum wage for hotel and airport workers by 2028

By Lisa Jennings on May 22, 2025

Hotel and airport concessionaires vehemently opposed the bill, which is scheduled for a final vote on Friday. Will the mayor sign it?

Financing

The labor situation is better, but for how long?

By Jonathan Maze on May 22, 2025

The Bottom Line: The supply of workers is strong enough that restaurant chains can expand hours and go on hiring sprees. But limits on immigration could stop that.

Workforce

Fast-food workers now can't afford fast food, report finds

By Lisa Jennings on May 20, 2025

A survey by LendingTree found that quick-service employees need to work up to 78 hours per week to cover basic living expenses. And, in the top 50 markets, they have to work more than two times longer to buy the meals they serve.

Workforce

McDonald's plans a big hiring push this summer

By Jonathan Maze on May 12, 2025

The fast-food giant and its franchisees vow to hire 375,000 people this summer, which would be the most in years. It also plans to open 900 U.S. restaurants by 2027.

Operations

The attempted comeback of One Fair Wage

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 22, 2025

Working Lunch: This week's political podcast takes a look at the near death and possible resurrection at the local level of efforts to end the tip credit.

Workforce

How to nurture a restaurant culture that crosses generations

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 15, 2025

The leaders of Pepper Lunch, White Castle, Donatos Pizza and Hawaiian Bros. Island Grill share their tips for building companies where workers want to stay and grow.

Operations

Panera's new CEO brings support staff workers back to the office

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 03, 2025

Sales slipped in 2024 for Panera Bread. After officially taking the helm of the fast-casual bakery cafe chain last week, CEO Paul Carbone's first step is to cut back on remote work.

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