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Landmark joint employer test is back on

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 18, 2018

A judge rejected the proposed settlement that would have averted the need for courts to decide when restaurant franchisees and franchisors are joint employers.

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Casual dining’s other problem: Bad employee hygiene

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 16, 2018

New research shows that restaurant customers may eat elsewhere because of employees’ dirty fingernails or uniforms.

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This week’s 4 head-spinning moments: Progress?

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 13, 2018

Some of the sweeping changes affecting restaurants brought smaller but noteworthy quick alterations in recent days. Here's a chance to catch up on Chick-fil-A's new venture, what's happening in delivery, and an important new twist on straw bans.

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McDonald's pulls salads from 3,000 units after food poisonings

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 12, 2018

More than 100 people have been stricken in Illinois and Iowa with symptoms caused by cyclospora.

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Turn the tables on business as usual

Jul. 10, 2018

Signature ’16 sparks a pointed conversation about where business, customer service and technology are headed.

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Starbucks to phase out plastic straws by 2020

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 09, 2018

Cold beverages will be served with newly designed lids.

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Top 9 reasons startups fail

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 09, 2018

A study of why ventures fail shows what restaurants can learn from tech entrepreneurs.

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Managing fresh herbs and produce safely

Sponsored content from our partner Minor’s® on Jul. 06, 2018

Here's how to safely prepare sauces featuring raw or mostly raw vegetables and produce.

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Should restaurants honor old gift cards?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jul. 05, 2018

Turning down a patron with a gift card from a former establishment could be a missed opportunity, Advice Guy says.

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Which restaurant chains are winning at cleanliness?

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 05, 2018

Here are the 10 restaurant brands consumers say do the best job of keeping clean.

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