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Want to keep employees? Give them a restaurant

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 04, 2021

A small but growing number of operators are striving to make themselves a better place to work by offering a pathway to 100% ownership.

Workforce

Biden administration reveals details of federal vaccination requirement

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 04, 2021

Restaurants and other large employers have until Jan. 4 to get their workers vaccinated. Employees who refuse will have to wear masks at work starting Dec. 5. The government says it's already looking to expand the scope to include smaller enterprises.

Workforce

Why restaurateurs should care about the result of Tuesday’s elections

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 03, 2021

The rout by Republicans, particularly in states like New Jersey and Virginia, could signal a change in the tenor of state and local labor policies.

Financing

A debate on the long-term impact of the labor challenge on restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 03, 2021

Will the labor shortage prove worse for the industry than the pandemic? RB editors Jonathan Maze and Peter Romeo debate that question on the “A Deeper Dive” podcast.

Financing

Chili’s parent sees hiring improve, but holidays could pose challenge

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 03, 2021

Brinker International is adding an average of 1,000 workers a week at Chili’s and Maggiano’s going into a busy season.

Food

How to win with LTOs in today’s tough market

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 02, 2021

With current supply chain and labor shortages, along with other post-pandemic challenges, it may be time for operators to rethink the way they develop and promote limited-time offers.

Workforce

Vaccine mandates prove no shot in the arm for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 02, 2021

Study after study shows the requirements are hurting sales and ironically intensifying the physical dangers faced by employees, says RB's Reality Check. Fortunately, for every Cujo of a customer, there’s one more like a golden retriever puppy.

Workforce

Sonic rolls out tipping option to more than 2,000 units

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 01, 2021

The drive-in chain intends to offer guests an option at all of its units to reward employees with a gratuity.

Financing

Big chain executives express confidence in the face of labor challenges

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 01, 2021

The chief executives of McDonald’s, Yum Brands, Starbucks and others all said they have big advantages amid a historic shortage of workers. They might be right, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Workforce

Starbucks loses a key battle in its effort to stay union-free

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 29, 2021

The NLRB ruled that a vote on organizing should be limited to a much smaller group of employees than the employer would have preferred, paring down the number of yea ballots that are needed.

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