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Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Bang! We’re off

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 06, 2017

The year hasn't gotten off to a good start for restaurant unions, social media liars, soda-gulping slobs and at least one celebrity-loving restaurant chain.

Restaurateurs adjust to spiking labor costs

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 20, 2017

Recent increases in the minimum wage have triggered sometimes bold action to hold down costs. Here's a sampling.

Restaurant case cited as regulatory overreach ends in mistrial

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 06, 2017

But the Texas Roadhouse chain will likely be back in court in May to contend stats don't prove it discriminated against over-40 applicants.

Workforce

Labor: What are you going to do about it?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 07, 2017

Operators view labor costs as the biggest threat to profitability.

Restaurants may not get White House rep after all

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 15, 2017

Andy Puzder is out as a candidate for secretary of labor.

Workforce

7 ways to reduce last-minute staff cancellations

By Alaina Lancaster on Mar. 08, 2017

Here’s how to avert last-minute staffing shortages.

Technology

McDonald’s, Wendy’s and more buy into kiosks—here’s why

By Lauren Hallow on Mar. 09, 2017

Restaurant Business breaks down the plans for kiosk implementation at top chains and checks in with other concepts that already use kiosks, including Panera, to see how the technology is working for them.

Workforce

Turmoil for an industry built on immigration

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 16, 2017

The restaurant industry has a unique perspective on the immigration issue. The trade is built on immigrants the way the auto industry depends on tires.

Financing

Operators revamp the busser role

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 21, 2017

The role has evolved to tackle today’s labor challenges.

Workforce

How to keep talent during tough times

By Alaina Lancaster on Mar. 24, 2017

With a combined 110 years of restaurant experience, these industry vets share how to weather tough times and emerge with a strong culture and even stronger team members.

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