government

Accused of misusing service-fee proceeds, a Seattle restaurant group agrees to pay $323,000

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 14, 2023

Proceeds from the surcharge were used for purposes other than the one patrons expected, according to city authorities.

National Restaurant Association takes aim at FTC's proposal to kill add-on fees

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 07, 2023

The association wants operators to speak out against a ban on service fees, which have become increasingly popular at restaurants.

Operations

White House calls falafel shop protest antisemitic and 'unjustifiable'

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 05, 2023

As restaurants continue to be caught in the war-related political crossfire, the latest incident at Philadelphia's Goldie prompted a high-level response.

Workforce

DOJ wants stronger protections under the ADA for employees with alcohol issues

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 21, 2023

The department has filed a court action against a Minnesota town for requiring an employee to pay for proof of sobriety.

Financing

Arizona restaurateur looks for inflation relief in court

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 17, 2023

With big-name backing, Tucson operator Grant Krueger sues to prevent a farming change that's expected to drive up egg prices.

Workforce

Restaurant franchisors get more time to block the new 'joint employer' definition

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 17, 2023

The National Labor Relations Board has announced that it will hold off on enforcement of the controversial standard until Feb. 26.

Workforce

D.C. restaurants reel from a triple dose of woes

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 16, 2023

Eating places are closing at the rate of one per week because of the one-two-three combination.

Leadership

What the results of Tuesday's elections could mean for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 13, 2023

Working Lunch: Among the industry's concerns should be Democrats' embrace of abortion rights as their party's issue. The importance of the matter to voters could usher more anti-business progressives into office.

Workforce