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Workforce

Donald Trump's dream setup may prove nightmarish for restaurants

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 11, 2024

Working Lunch: With the White House and Congress both controlled by Republicans, operators could see a runaway train occasionally bearing down on them.

Workforce

If politics are still dividing your staff, here's what to do

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2024

The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance brought in an expert on political bridge-building for advice on defusing post-election political strife between restaurant workers. These are some of the tips he offered.

Workforce

Restaurants see mixed results as voters push Trump over the top

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 06, 2024

The fate of several key ballot initiatives were decided in the industry's favor, but the possibility of an $18-an-hour minimum wage in California is still alive.

Workforce

3 bellwether votes restaurants should be watching

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 05, 2024

The nation's first statewide $18-an-hour wage is one of three labor-related ballot initiatives with import for the business as a whole.

Leadership

Here's why restaurants should care about what happens Tuesday

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 05, 2024

Working Lunch: Don't miss the issues of real importance to the business amid all the noise.

Operations

McDonald's nightmare of a week could have been worse

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 28, 2024

Working Lunch: Through serendipity, campaign watchers saw a lapse of food-safety protocols replayed right before their eyes.

Leadership

Restaurant work is figuring into this year's elections

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 21, 2024

Reality Check: While Harris and Trump tout their French fry creds, real issues are being decided on the basis of politicians' dining-room experience.

Workforce

Restaurants find an unexpected ally in preserving Massachusetts' tip credit

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 21, 2024

Democratic Gov. Maura Healey, often pro-union, has come out against a ballot proposal to kill the employer concession, astonishing the business.

Leadership

Here's what's at stake for restaurants this election

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 17, 2024

The 2024 presidential contest has hardly been politics as usual, with the bizarre often overshadowing statements of policy and matters of substance. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty in the balance that could help or hurt restaurants. Here’s a review.

Consumer Trends

Here's where politicos are eating as they campaign

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 16, 2024

Government Watch: A comprehensive study shows Republicans prefer Chick-fil-A, while Democrats lean more toward Panera and Sweetgreen.

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