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DoorDash to pay nearly $17M to New York couriers in tip-theft case

 By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 25, 2025

The state Attorney General had accused the delivery company of covertly counting tips toward delivery workers’ base pay from 2017 to 2019.

Workforce

The threat of an increase in California's fast-food wage looms

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 25, 2025

After the minimum wage for restaurant chain workers increased to $20 an hour last year, workers are pushing for a cost-of-living increase up to 3.5%. But employers contend another wage hike would be a business killer.

Workforce

Wage issues in the crosshairs

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 24, 2025

Working Lunch: This week's political podcast examines the challenge ahead for the Independent Restaurant Coalition, which is taking on the debate about wages. And a look at the Trump Administration's DEI hit list.

Workforce

Independent Restaurant Coalition tackles persistent industry challenge: wages

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 20, 2025

The advocacy group this year plans to take on the complex and divisive issue, seeking to find balance between paying a livable wage and keeping a business alive.

Workforce

Outback Steakhouse parent Bloomin' Brands lays off 100 employees

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 20, 2025

About 17% of Bloomin's headquarters staff were affected. The company cited industry headwinds and a need to realign after refranchising its operations in Brazil.

Workforce

Chipotle wants to hire 20K workers for 'Burrito Season'

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 19, 2025

The fast-casual chain is once again showcasing career opportunities and benefits in its seasonal push to expand its workforce, with the help of a hiring bot named "Ava Cado."

Workforce

Immigration sweeps: Passing fad or new normal?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 18, 2025

Working Lunch: This week's political podcast features a conversation with attorney Davis Bae of Fisher & Phillips on how restaurant operators can prepare. Also, what's CloudKitchens' Travis Kalanick up to?

Operations

Panera Bread to shutter 2 baking facilities in California, laying off 350

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 13, 2025

The move follows the closure of five fresh dough facilities last year, as the fast-casual chain shifts to an on-demand baking process, using third-party bakeries.

Workforce

Democrats reintroduce no-tax-on-tips bill that would also end the sub-minimum wage

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 13, 2025

Eliminating the income tax on tips is a Trump priority. Ending the tip credit is not.

Workforce

In-N-Out to relocate some corporate staff to Tennessee

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 12, 2025

The quick-service chain is consolidating its Southern California headquarters as the Western Territory office, and moving some staff to the upcoming Eastern Territory hub outside Nashville.

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