Alaina Lancaster

Changing times have caused some restaurants to flail and others to fight.

While not being regarded as a joint employer, McDonald's has agreed for the first time to settle a lawsuit stemming from allegations directed at a franchisee, further blurring the lines of responsibility.

Restaurants are stealing a page out of Silicon Valley’s book filled with unheard-of benefits and annotating it to fit the industry framework.

A competitive labor climate can be a scorcher for restaurants. With employees fleeing to greener pastures in higher-wage cities or better hours, any perk can help.

Good lighting and delicious-looking food are givens for attracting foodie eyeballs. But here are a few lesser-known best practices.

Some restaurant operators feel that the scheduling legislation unfolding in Seattle, New York and Oregon could change what draws employers and employees to the industry, threatening its vitality.