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Cracker Barrel responds to scrutiny of employee travel rules

 By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 04, 2026

The family-dining chain clarified its meal policy after the Wall Street Journal reported that staff were instructed to eat at Cracker Barrel while on the road.

Workforce

California Know Your Rights notification laws go into effect Feb. 1

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 29, 2026

Employers across the state are obligated to ensure workers are aware of workplace protections, in light of the ongoing immigration crackdown.

Financing

Chili's wants to give managers a bigger stake in their restaurants

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 29, 2026

The casual-dining chain is looking to build on its recent success by offering performance-based incentives for GMs in the coming years.

Workforce

Operators and brands caught in the crosshairs in Minneapolis

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 28, 2026

Working Lunch: This week's political podcast looks at the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, and how business owners, their customers and employees are navigating the tension there.

Workforce

Ruby Tuesday faces backlash after firing manager on Christmas

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 27, 2026

In a viral TikTok post, the longtime employee said he was fired after closing his restaurant early on Christmas day. The casual-dining chain defended the decision.

Leadership

Dave's Hot Chicken, Cava, Huddle House and others bolster their executive teams

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 20, 2026

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

Financing

Restaurants keep hiring despite a tough market

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2026

Restaurants and bars added 27,200 jobs in December, more than half of the jobs created by the economy as a whole.

Operations

Sprinkles Cupcakes shutters all company locations

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 02, 2026

Co-founder Candace Nelson confirmed the closures in an Instagram post, saying the bakeries are no more. But she did not give a reason.

Workforce

Red Lobster lays off about 200 restaurant employees

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 17, 2025

The casual-dining seafood chain said the job cuts affected less than 1% of its workforce and are intended to streamline operations and pave the way for long-term growth.

Financing

Restaurant sales and job growth are slowing

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 16, 2025

New economic data released on Tuesday show declining restaurant sales in October, followed by slower hiring in November.

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