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Restaurants favor Republicans in next week's Congressional races

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 03, 2022

Nearly two-thirds of operators believe a GOP regain of the House and Senate would be better for their businesses.

Leadership

Why Nov. 8 ballots might look a little different to restaurateurs in some areas

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 26, 2022

Working Lunch: Ranked choice voting is spreading quickly, and the result could be less polarization of the political process

Workforce

Restaurant chains pour money into effort to kill California's fast-food wage act

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 18, 2022

Chains like In-N-Out, Starbucks and Chipotle are contributing millions to a drive that would put the Fast Act on the 2024 ballot.

Financing

SEC wants public restaurant companies to give a farm-to-fork carbon assessment

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 18, 2022

The financial securities watchdog is considering disclosure requirements that go beyond what industry lobbyists say is feasible.

Workforce

America's political divisions are creating another challenge for restaurant employers

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 11, 2022

Working Lunch: The polarization is spilling into the workplace, with 26% of employees already saying they feel the effects in their job experiences.

Workforce

In restaurant wages, $22 is the new $15

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 07, 2022

Reality Check: The new aspirational goal of organized labor is a 50% increase over what was once regarded as a moonshot of a raise. And it's already being hit.

Workforce

Starbucks and its union are ready to negotiate. What's on the table?

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 03, 2022

Working Lunch: The give-and-take on scheduling and firings could have repercussions for all chains.

Workforce

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs historic fast-food wage bill

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 05, 2022

The measure will give workers an unprecedented say in setting pay rates at quick-service chains. The National Restaurant Association has said other states are likely to follow.

Workforce

California's fast-food wage bill: Employee savior or union power grab?

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 31, 2022

Employees say the Fast Act would give them more power over wages and working conditions. But restaurant operators argue that unions would be pulling the strings.

Workforce

Quick-service restaurant chains make a last-ditch effort to kill California's Fast Act

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 30, 2022

Opponents of the landmark legislation, which would give employees a say in setting wages, are working to get Gov. Gavin Newsom to veto the bill.

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