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By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 14, 2024

Behind the Menu: Chef Stephen Parker pairs tangy tamarind and spicy chilies to elevate February’s LTO.

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Workforce

A $20 minimum wage isn't enough for some California lawmakers

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 14, 2024

Reality Check: A candidate for the state's open U.S. Senate seat would like to see a $50 pay floor nationwide.

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Financing

Burger King says smaller franchisees are better and it has the data to prove it

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2024

The Bottom Line: The burger chain’s parent company argues that smaller franchisees make more money per store and are better capitalized.

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How Tacos 1986 is scaling the magic of a Tijuana-style taqueria

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 12, 2024

It has been a journey that involved pure grit, stretching the truth at times and former first baseman Adrian Gonzalez. But this seven-unit Los Angeles chain is preparing for the next phase of growth.

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Why the low-income consumer may be just a McDonald's problem

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 09, 2024

The Bottom Line: The fast-food giant said it is losing customers to grocers. But then Taco Bell said it was doing fine. The result may be an indication that McDonald’s is losing its value status.

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Restaurant operators prepare for California's $20 fast-food wage

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 09, 2024

The nation’s largest restaurant economy is about to raise hourly pay for limited-service restaurant workers by 25%. Price hikes are on their way. But will high prices drive diners away?

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Operations

5 jaw-dropping facts about the state of restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 09, 2024

Reality Check: This year's mother of all industry forecasts is packed with tidbits that are likely to surprise. Here are five we found in the National Restaurant Association's State of the Restaurant Industry report.

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