labor

Workforce

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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