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6 previews of the future from James Beard nominees

 By Patricia Cobe on May 06, 2015

Among the trends they foresee is eliminating the disparity in pay between front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house employees.

San Francisco burb sets new minimum-wage bar of $16/hr.

 May 07, 2015

The hike tentatively approved by the Bay Area city of Emeryville would set the highest wage rate in the nation.

New York steps toward a “living wage” for restaurant workers

By Peter Romeo on May 08, 2015

Gov. Cuomo is bypassing the legislature to raise the minimum wage specifically for fast-food outlets.

California is the worst place to do business, Texas is the best, study finds

May 11, 2015

The differences lie in how committed the markets are to fostering growth and keeping taxes in check.

Darden to cut 30 headquarters positions

May 12, 2015

The goal is a flatter, more responsive structure, the company says.

Starbucks’ broadened tuition-assistance plan draws 1,800 applications

By Kelsey Squire on May 12, 2015

Participation has nearly doubled under the sweetened offer.

3 trendlettes we’re watching in May

By Sara Rush Wirth on May 13, 2015

Here is how three marquee operators are shaking up traditional business methods.

Workforce

Handbook don’ts

By Peter Romeo on May 14, 2015

The National Labor Relations Board is recommending that business owners review their employee handbooks before it lands them in trouble.

Workforce

Training millennials

By Sara Rush Wirth on May 18, 2015

Getting millennial recruits up to snuff means re-evaluating longstanding procedures, such as handbooks and classroom learning, in order to jive with the tendencies and preferences of this always-questioning, tech-dependent demographic.

8 stunners in the NRA's new forecast for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 18, 2016

The National Restaurant Association's just-released preview of what restaurants can expect for the remainder of 2016 contains more than a few surprises.

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