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What’s next in the struggle to halt California’s new wage law

The industry's Hail Mary is using the 2024 ballot to enlist voters in the cause. Meanwhile, nine states are emerging as future battlegrounds.

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Workforce

Tech's labor benefits may be different from what you think

Reality Check: Technology's big payback isn't eliminating jobs, it's making current job holders happier.

Technology

Looking forward to sex with robots

In the restaurant market of 2050, automatons will be doing a lot more than running orders to tables and flipping burgers, predicted FSTEC founder and 2022 speaker Rob Grimes.

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Food

Suddenly, pickles have become a big dill at restaurants

Brined cukes and a host of other lip-pursing options are showing up on all types of menus—and everywhere from the drinks list to the dessert array.

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In drives to kill the tip credit, voters could prove the assassins

Reality Check: Opponents of the wage break for employers are using ballot initiatives to get their way.

Food

Restaurants get a reprieve from NYC's pending foie gras ban

Enforcement will be halted until a court challenge is decided, marking at least a temporary victory for duck farmers and fine-dining restaurants.

Leadership

Planet Hollywood's parent hires Michael Beacham

The former president of delivery-only kitchen Reef will take an as-yet-unspecified executive position with Earl Enterprises.

Operations

Is your restaurant protected against natural disasters?

The National Restaurant Association has compiled a handbook for operators who want to prepare against floods, blizzards, wildfires and the like. Take our quiz to see if you should order a free copy.

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