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New restaurant equipment and back-of-the-house technology

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The shifting cost of being an employer

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 13, 2018

The Trump administration takes on tip pooling, insurance costs and overtime.

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Congress slips a tip safeguard into omnibus spending bill

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2018

The measure expressly prohibits employers from keeping tips when sharing gratuities with back-of-house staff.

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Famous Dave's to try delivery-only format

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 20, 2018

The casual chain is looking at kitchen-only formats after shrinking the size and tweaking the back of house of its conventional stores.

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Restaurants play the blame game

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2017

Bad financial results have restaurant chain executives citing all kinds of factors for their top- and bottom-line difficulties, from an unexciting football season to high legal fees. Do they have a case? It depends.

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Chefs pull double duty at Copia

By Lauren Hallow on Apr. 13, 2017

A new CIA restaurant addresses wage gaps.

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4 ways new concepts are heating up ice cream

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 18, 2017

Operators are employing science, Instagrammable presentations, off-premise innovation and more to drive scoop sales.

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Time and temperature: Food safety gear

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 12, 2006

While many factors go into a restaurant food safety program, avoiding time-temperature abuse along the supply chain is critical. A variety of equipment, labeling systems and temperature-measurement technology is available to ensure food safety.

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