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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.

Workforce

BJ's Restaurants faces a union push at California restaurant

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 22, 2025

Employees at the full-service chain’s Modesto location will vote this week on whether to organize in response to BJ’s tip-sharing policy.

Technology

Why balancing tech and hospitality won't be easy

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 22, 2025

Tech Check: More restaurants are investing in the human side of dining again. But staffing, training and a big generation gap are making things complicated.

Technology

Layoffs hit Olo after acquisition by private-equity firm

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 17, 2025

The restaurant tech supplier said the changes were made as part of its transition to new ownership under Thoma Bravo. It was not clear how many jobs were cut.

Workforce

Why McDonald's is leaving the National Restaurant Association

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 05, 2025

Working Lunch: This week's political podcast takes a deeper dive into the parting of ways between the nation's largest restaurant chain and the industry's leading trade association. Is the tip credit in trouble?

Financing

The job market is getting weaker

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 05, 2025

Restaurants added a tepid 11,000 jobs in August, according to new federal data. But the economy added just 22,000 jobs as more industries shed workers.

Technology

Tech supplier Restaurant365 lays off 9% of staff

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 14, 2025

The back-office software company has not grown as quickly as expected this year, causing it to cut 100 jobs, according to a companywide email.

Workforce

Why Southern California is going off the deep end on raising the minimum wage

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 04, 2025

Working Lunch: This week's political podcast looks at proposals for up to $30 per hour wage rates in the Golden State. And a look at the partial restoration of the tip credit in Washington, D.C.

Financing

The labor market has slowed to a crawl

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2025

Restaurant job growth has flattened in recent months while employment throughout the economy has slowed this year, according to new federal data.

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