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Restaurant job growth took off last month

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 04, 2024

Restaurants and bars added 69,400 jobs in September and new federal data suggest that the economy may be healthier than expected. Unemployment remained at a temperate 4.1%.

Leadership

Panera Bread to lay off some support center workers

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 01, 2024

The move is part of an ongoing effort to streamline operations at the fast-casual bakery-cafe chain. The number of job cuts was not specified.

Workforce

Union hits the 500-unit mark in its drive to organize Starbucks

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 01, 2024

Yet relations between Starbucks Workers United and the chain's new management seem to be warming.

Workforce

Get ready for 'captive audience' and 'right-to-disconnect' legislation

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 27, 2024

Government Watch: States are aiming to bolster the defenses of employees who want to decide what and when they hear from their employers.

Workforce

McDonald's works to build a community among its current and former employees

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 25, 2024

The fast-food giant is hosting a series of events, called "Employees Only," to highlight the achievements of its current and former employees.

Workforce

Don't look now, but restaurants are coming up as winners this election cycle

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 23, 2024

Reality Check: Organized labor dug deep into its coffers to kill the tip credit via state ballots, but the industry's interest prevailed in all but one instance.

Technology

Yum Brands' Joe Park on how technology lets humans be more human

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 19, 2024

The chief digital and technology officer for Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill sees a potential "snowball effect" for AI.

Technology

No one goes to a restaurant for its technology

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 18, 2024

They're coming for the great food and experience. The technology should just make that experience easier to get.

Technology

Chipotle puts its 'cobots' to work in restaurants

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 16, 2024

The automated avocado peeler and an augmented makeline have moved to the next stage of testing. Can they handle a lunch rush?

Workforce

Restaurant hiring held steady in August, providing a rare spot of good macro news

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 06, 2024

The latest federal job report shows the creation of jobs by eating and drinking places continued at a stable clip while hiring across the economy dropped by about 30%.

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