labor

DC set to adopt sweeping paid leave

By Alaina Lancaster on Dec. 20, 2016

The legislation requires all district restaurants to provide family and medical time off to workers.

4 surprises behind Olive Garden’s big quarter

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 21, 2016

Executives attributed the gains to innovations on several fronts.

8 trends that shaped the restaurant industry this year

By Kelsey Squire on Dec. 26, 2016

A look at the burger wars, no-tipping tests and sales slumps 2016 ushered in.

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.

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