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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.

Minneapolis servers make a statistical case for keeping tip credit

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 28, 2017

A group allied with the state's restaurant association is circulating a study that pegs the income of servers and nontipped employees. It makes the case that servers could end up with less money if a $15 hourly wage is instituted for all hourlies.

Operations

This week’s restaurant nightmares: Tempests and teacups

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 29, 2017

Routine situations festered into high-profile controversies for restaurants this month because of pile-ons in social media.

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