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Restaurant operators across the country plan to participate in general strike to protest ICE

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 30, 2026

On the day Congress is scheduled to consider funding for the Department of Homeland Security, restaurateurs hope to send a message to Washington and show support for the industry in Minnesota.

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California Know Your Rights notification laws go into effect Feb. 1

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 29, 2026

Employers across the state are obligated to ensure workers are aware of workplace protections, in light of the ongoing immigration crackdown.

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Operators and brands caught in the crosshairs in Minneapolis

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 28, 2026

Working Lunch: This week's political podcast looks at the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, and how business owners, their customers and employees are navigating the tension there.

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Ruby Tuesday faces backlash after firing manager on Christmas

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 27, 2026

In a viral TikTok post, the longtime employee said he was fired after closing his restaurant early on Christmas day. The casual-dining chain defended the decision.

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The new year will bring minimum wage increases in 19 states

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 22, 2025

The wage rate will cross the $15 per hour threshold for the first time in six states on Jan. 1, 2026. But the biggest hike will be seen in Hawaii.

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Red Lobster lays off about 200 restaurant employees

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 17, 2025

The casual-dining seafood chain said the job cuts affected less than 1% of its workforce and are intended to streamline operations and pave the way for long-term growth.

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Push to eliminate the tip credit re-emerges in D.C.

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 08, 2025

Labor advocates are petitioning for yet another ballot initiative to both ditch the tipped wage and to increase the minimum wage to $25 per hour.

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California's Fast Food Council has fallen dormant

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 04, 2025

The legislative entity created to regulate the state's limited-service restaurant chains has been leaderless for seven months.

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Starbucks agrees to $39M settlement with New York City over labor violations

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 02, 2025

The coffee shop giant will pay $35.5 million to more than 15,000 workers over scheduling violations and hours reductions. The company said that the payments are about “compliance, not unpaid wages.”

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Restaurant industry sees strongest job growth in six months

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 20, 2025

Food-and-drink establishments added 37,000 jobs in September. But the delayed federal data shows mixed results, with broader unemployment up year over year.

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