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Leadership

My adventures with Herman Cain

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 03, 2020

His efforts to help the industry could be unorthodox, as I can personally attest.

Workforce

Biden says he'll kill the tip credit, hike minimum wage to $15

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 10, 2020

The Democratic presidential candidate's position on pay is one of the policy stances he spells out in his plan for the country. Here are some of the pledges that could pertain to restaurants.

Financing

Do restaurants donate to candidates? It’s complicated

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 05, 2020

While big chains like Wendy’s and McDonald’s don’t themselves donate, some have active political action committees that do.

Workforce

Joe Biden calls for unionization of McDonald’s

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 20, 2019

The front-runner for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination said the chain’s workforce needs to be organized to counter the franchisor’s power.

Workforce

Union power leans on presidential hopefuls to force collective bargaining

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 22, 2019

The SEIU wants McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King to be summoned to the negotiating table.

Leadership

Howard Schultz for president? No.

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2019

A run would not just tarnish the Starbucks founder’s image, but also that of the company, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Workforce

Voters raise the minimum wages of Mo., Ark.

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2018

Initiatives legalizing pot use in Michigan and halting taxes on services in Arizona were also approved.

Operations

A restaurateur’s guide to the 2018 midterm elections

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 05, 2018

Several proposals on state and local ballots could profoundly impact restaurants. Here’s a rundown.

Marketing

5 restaurant mysteries solved this week

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 16, 2018

The industry now knows what a pile of frozen pizzas were doing inside a Little Caesars, and just how far In-N-Out intends to grow beyond its California roots.

Operations

3 milestone developments restaurants shouldn’t miss

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 11, 2018

Though little-noticed, these events could have lasting and profound effects on the industry.

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