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Proposed No Tax on Tips rule will shut out some workers

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 21, 2025

The deadline for public comment on the proposed No Tax on Tips rule is this week. Restaurant industry groups say the rule needs adjustment. As drafted, the rule will shut out many workers from the benefit.

Operations

Cracker Barrel to step up training for kitchen staff ahead of holidays

 By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 21, 2025

Cracker Barrel launches enhanced kitchen training for staff ahead of holiday menu rollout as chain works to recover from logo backlash and traffic declines.

Topics

Starbucks is adding assistant managers to its coffee shops

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 21, 2025

The coffee shop giant is adding full-time, assistant store managers at 62 locations in California, Illinois and Texas as part of a pilot project. Starbucks plans to have them in all shops next year.

Workforce

How restaurants are pushing back on Trump's immigration crackdown

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 21, 2025

Working Lunch: This week’s political podcast looks how Chicago restaurants are making it clear ICE agents are not welcome. Is that a good idea?

Technology

It's time to pull the plug on digital tip screens

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 20, 2025

Tech Check: Consumers are tired of being asked to tip everywhere. For restaurants looking to improve the customer experience, this practice is a good place to start.

Workforce

A deportation crackdown sows fear across the restaurant industry

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 17, 2025

The Trump Administration's immigration crackdown is devastating the restaurant industry, with ICE arrests creating widespread fear among workers and customers. Immigrant restaurant workers, who comprise 22% of the food industry workforce, are staying home or choosing self-deportation, while restaurant sales plummet in immigrant communities.

Leadership

New leadership at Another Broken Egg Cafe and more executive moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 10, 2025

Executive Summary: Here are the latest executive leadership changes across the restaurant industry, including Another Broken Egg Cafe, Twin Peaks, Red Robin, Slim Chickens and more.

Operations

A small but mighty oven is transforming restaurant kitchens

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 09, 2025

The TurboChef is enjoying a fresh wave of adoption at restaurant chains, from upstarts like Cava to stalwarts like Chili’s. The oven's speed and flexibility is in demand as operators look to streamline the back-of-house.

Financing

The job market, and consumer confidence, continue to stumble

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 02, 2025

Private employers cut 32,000 jobs in September, according to the ADP employment report, amid a government shutdown, cuts in the federal workforce and falling consumer confidence.

Workforce

BJ's Restaurants workers say no to a union at California location

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 30, 2025

Employees at the casual-dining chain’s Modesto store voted against organizing. The effort was sparked by BJ’s tip-sharing policy.

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