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Restaurants get big win on 'joint employer' issue

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 07, 2017

The Department of Labor has rolled back an effort to make franchisors responsible for franchisees' labor practices and policies.

Workforce

Judge shoots down Obama overtime rule

 By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 31, 2017

A federal judge in Texas has struck down an Obama administration rule that would have raised the salary threshold at which restaurants would have to pay overtime.

Operations

New year brings slew of new laws for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 02, 2018

It's now illegal in some places to ask job applicants certain questions, or to serve some Asian dishes.

Workforce

How much should you charge for recipe development?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Apr. 24, 2018

When it comes to pricing side work, think beyond an hourly rate, Advice Guy says.

Look before you leap

By Bill Main on Mar. 28, 2001

Everything is going great. Your staff is professional, talented, and dependable! Your customer base is growing. You've gotten good reviews. Profits are steady. You've made every mistake in the book and you've learned your lessons. So what's the problem?

Sysco's John Baugh: A Quest for Excellence

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 30, 2003

For foodservice distribution patriarch John Baugh, retired senior chairman and founder of Sysco Corp. Houston, the quest for excellence in his industry meant...

Menu strategist award winner: Bill King, McCormick & Schmick's

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 01, 2005

Transitioning from a small group of restaurants into a national chain is no short order.

IFDA Targets 'Insidious' Union Organizing Bill

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 27, 2006

Calling this proposed legislation "insidious," David French, IFDA senior vice president, government relations, believes the bill violates the rights of...

All in the Family? Not When it Comes to Sexual Harassment

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 13, 2006

The female employee claimed that her cousin-boss was harassing her, engaging in numerous discussions of a sexually provocative nature –...

The family business

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 15, 2007

Five portraits form a multi-generational celebration of life in the family store.

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