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Operations

D.C.’s mayor keeps restaurant dining rooms closed through the inauguration

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 12, 2021

Citing public safety and health concerns, Muriel Bowser opted to delay a reopening that had been set for Friday.

Financing

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski condemns the attacks on the U.S. Capitol

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 08, 2021

In a letter sent to the system on Friday, he also joined a statement from the Business Roundtable condemning President Trump and other politicians for inciting the violence.

Workforce

NYC sets limits for firing quick-service workers

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 07, 2021

Employers at chain-affiliated restaurants can only act on a stated “just cause” or proven economic distress

Leadership

Did Pizza Inn hire Nero and his fiddle?

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 06, 2021

The venerable chain’s parent company issued its assessment Tuesday of the 2020 presidential election, begging the question, “Why?”

Operations

Massachusetts opts for different ways of making restaurants safer

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 09, 2020

Measures taking effect on Sunday will cap restaurant stays at 90 minutes and limit parties to six people, but capacities will not be reduced.

Financing

Trump hotel's F&B and meeting fees prompt a lawsuit from the District of Columbia

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 08, 2020

The property is accused of overcharging another Trump-affiliated operation, the president's inauguration committee..

Topics

4 surprises sprung on the restaurant industry this week

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 04, 2020

Who would've expected a revelation from Biden, evidence of a fib from Cheesecake Factory, and a federal aid package being even a remote possibility?

Leadership

Restaurants congratulate Biden, but stress a need for help now

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 09, 2020

They're calling on the lame-duck Congress for immediate relief.

Leadership

Restaurateurs as politicians: A small party to be seated

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 02, 2020

Few veterans of the business will find themselves with a job in the federal government post-election, regardless of how the voting goes. Here are the few exceptions.

Financing

PPP forgiveness process begins

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 07, 2020

Restaurants may soon learn if their loans have become grants.

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