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Workforce

Voters raise the minimum wages of Mo., Ark.

Initiatives legalizing pot use in Michigan and halting taxes on services in Arizona were also approved.

Financing

Chuy’s loses $7.5M in Q3

The Mexican casual chain puts the blame on escalating labor costs and the effects of bad weather.

Financing

Red Robin’s service problems drag down comp sales 3.4%

Traffic and check averages also declined.

Leadership

Former Darden exec named president of Bravo, Brio

Dave Pickens, a former president of Olive Garden, will also serve as COO.

Operations

A restaurateur’s guide to the 2018 midterm elections

Several proposals on state and local ballots could profoundly impact restaurants. Here’s a rundown.

Leadership

World’s top restaurant companies honored with Winsight’s 2018 GRLC Distinction Awards

The awards recognize the globe’s best in partnership, growth, innovation and giving back.

Workforce

McDonald’s adds a novel staff recruitment draw: Career advice

As an enticement to first-time job seekers, the chain plans to offer guidance for using a crew position as a stepping stone to dream work.

Financing

Applebee’s, IHOP look longer term after strong Q3 sales, traffic gains

Comps jumped 7.7% for Applebee’s and 1.2% for IHOP.

Workforce

10 best and worst places to open a restaurant

Start scouting Milwaukee, but remember what they say about New York.

Financing

BJ’s hits 7-year high in comp sales growth

The 6.9% jump for Q3 was driven by higher checks and a 2.6% rise in traffic.

Financing

Traffic rebound lifts Chili’s comps 2%—even with a value push

Transactions increased by 4%, buoyed in part by a steep climb in takeout business.

Financing

Cheesecake Factory sets time frame for buying North Italia

The casual-dining powerhouse has also delayed the launch date of its new fast-casual concept.