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Restaurant groups turn to litigation to block new joint employer standard

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 09, 2023

A coalition of trade groups intends to ask for an injunction blocking adoption before Dec. 26, when the redefinition is scheduled to take force.

Leadership

Georgia Restaurant Association names Stephanie Fischer CEO

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 20, 2023

The longtime industry veteran will succeed the retiring Karen Bremer starting Oct. 30.

Workforce

Agreement is struck to kill Calif.'s Fast Act, joint-employer proposal

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 11, 2023

Advocates for the fast-food industry, the franchising community and organized labor have agreed to a compromise on the controversial measures. A wage-setting council is part of the deal.

Leadership

Karen Bremer to retire as CEO of Georgia Restaurant Association

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 07, 2023

The former restaurant operator has led the association for 13 years. She will step down in mid-January.

Leadership

Gerry Fernandez announces his retirement from the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 24, 2023

The group's founder, he's been the leader and driving spirit of the DEI-promoting organization for 27 years.

Beverage

National Restaurant Association releases new beverage alcohol trend research

By National Restaurant Association on Jul. 12, 2023

The report captures new data on adult diners who are likely to order drinks, and how operators have changed their drinks options to drive new trends.

Leadership

John C. Metz dies at age 83

By Peter Romeo on May 09, 2023

Though much of his career was spent in the noncommercial sector, he proved an outstanding franchisee of TGI Fridays and Ruth's Chris.

Workforce

These teens couldn't be more eager to work in restaurants

By Peter Romeo on May 05, 2023

Reality Check: Indeed, they wouldn't mind owning one. They were already working hard toward that goal at the National ProStart Invitational competition.

Workforce

National Restaurant Association comes out against Julie Su's nomination for Labor

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 31, 2023

The trade group says Su has a history of siding against the industry. It singles out her support of California's Fast Act as the prime example.

Operations

5 stunning predictions for the rest of 2023

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2023

The National Restaurant Association issued its combination industry snapshot and near-term outlook this week. Here are five findings that jumped out.

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