politics

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.

Operations

NYC already reshutting restaurant dining rooms in high-infection areas

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 05, 2020

20 areas would be denied indoor service again, and nine of them would be prohibited from offering outdoor dining as well.

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