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Financing

New joint employer definition is proposed

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 13, 2018

The revision would greatly narrow the instances where restaurant employers could be held responsible for the employment practices of their franchisees.

Operations

5 restaurant stories you likely missed, but shouldn’t have

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 07, 2018

This week’s head-spinning moments include customers’ decision to secretly redecorate a McDonald’s and the capture of possibly the restaurant industry’s most notorious dine-and-dash artist. And it wouldn’t be a news roundup without a story involving Donald Trump.

Workforce

Court OKs challenge of Mich.’s tip credit

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 24, 2018

In another victory for labor advocates, voters will be asked on the November ballot to establish a single $12 wage for all hourly employees.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning restaurant moments: Quiet progress

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 03, 2018

Starbucks has vowed to cut unit-level administrative tasks in half, while Del Frisco’s is reducing its dependence on beef. And those aren’t the only ways restaurant operators are subtly improving their lot.

Workforce

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: No exaggeration

By Peter Romeo on May 24, 2018

Some of the biggest developments of recent days seemed too far-fetched to be real. Trust me, they were.

Workforce

2nd QSR unit votes to unionize

By Peter Romeo on May 14, 2018

The staff of the Burgerville unit opted to be represented by the Industrial Workers of the World.

Restaurant figures pick fight with Trump

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 18, 2017

A union is suing the president for keeping his connection to the industry, saying the benefits are unconstitutional.

This week’s 4 head-spinning moments: Sharp left ahead?

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 09, 2016

Big names in the restaurant business are exploring new avenues for growth. Here's the updated road map.

Operations

4 restaurant fights raging unnoticed

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 12, 2017

A union goes after a small restaurant chain, Tim Hortons franchisees head to court, Starbucks battles monsters, and two of the industry's best-known chefs draw spatulas—some of the business's most intense struggles have somehow dodged notice. Until now.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Bang! We’re off

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 06, 2017

The year hasn't gotten off to a good start for restaurant unions, social media liars, soda-gulping slobs and at least one celebrity-loving restaurant chain.

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