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Raising Cane's rewards its 10 top GMs with a surprise Hawaii trip

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 27, 2023

All expenses incurred by the employees and their families will be picked up by the chain.

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Bill introduced in Virginia that would mimic California's fast food law

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 26, 2023

The newly introduced proposal would go further than the Fast Act in some respects, such as requiring instruction from what sounds like unions.

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The fight is on as California's fast food law goes before the voters

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 26, 2023

The Fast Act is now officially on hold until a 2024 referendum is held. But the war is on to capture the public's sympathies. And in the middle of it is McDonald's U.S. president.

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Union wins a toehold within Peet's Coffee

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 24, 2023

The staff of a store in Northern California has voted to be represented by the same union group that's been organizing Starbucks.

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Weighing the work-life benefits of a four-day week

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 18, 2023

Restaurant operators that have tried it tout benefits but say it can be costly—and complicated.

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How much notice should a chef give when quitting?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jan. 13, 2023

Advice Guy: Many people look at start beginning of the year as a time for new opportunities, but resignations should be approached as a conversation.

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Starbucks wants corporate staff to return to the office

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 12, 2023

Noting that in-store workers don’t have the privilege to work from home, Interim CEO Howard Schultz said employees need to come into the office three days a week.

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Don't look now but restaurants are reinventing their labor model

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 11, 2023

Signs abound that the business is awakening to the need for dramatic action.

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Denny's new CEO airs her priorities

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 10, 2023

Included on Kelli Valade's list is a "doubling down" on workers' mental health benefits, as well as getting more units open 24/7.

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What to do when an employee quits with no notice

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jan. 06, 2023

Advice Guy: While two weeks’ notice is a common professional courtesy in restaurants, your workers are likely at-will employees who can come and go as they please.

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