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We'll pass on happy hour, Massachusetts restaurants say

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 05, 2024

Government Watch: The no-go on legalizing drink promos was one of the head-scratching political developments for restaurateurs last week.

Workforce

Second meeting of California's fast-food wage panel was long on griping, short on substance

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 01, 2024

Reality Check: Wages and other critical issues weren't addressed, with most of the three and a half hours focused on process and past wrongs.

Workforce

Labor advocates air the demands they'll push on California's fast-food restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 29, 2024

In addition to a 3.5% hike in the sector's minimum wage, union representatives say they'll press the state's new Fast Food Council for pay protections, predictive scheduling and a louder voice.

Workforce

New York City considers a bombshell change for hotel restaurants and bars

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 25, 2024

Legislation that already has nearly enough supporters to pass would essentially require the staffs of third-party managers to be employed wholly or jointly by the host hotel. But that's only a small part of the warranted changes.

Marketing

What restaurants should take away from last week's Republican convention

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 24, 2024

Working Lunch: The tone of the gathering was decidedly anti-corporate. Blame J.D. Vance for the puzzling twist.

Workforce

California pushes through mandates for protecting indoor workers from excessive heat

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 24, 2024

At 82 degrees, restaurateurs will be required to provide back-of-house staffers with water, rest breaks and cool-down areas.

Workforce

California's new fast-food wage is costing most QSRs there an additional $100k, study finds

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 23, 2024

The research also indicates that jobs and hours are being reduced, and consumers should expect more price hikes. But the statistics are contradicted by other findings, including data from the federal government.

Operations

Federal government takes a big step in phasing out single-use food containers

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 22, 2024

The White House pledged Friday to halt the use of the packaging in all federally supported foodservice operations by 2027.

Workforce

NLRB backs away from its push for a broadened joint employer standard—for now

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 19, 2024

The regulatory agency disclosed Friday that it will not challenge a court ruling that knocked down the redefinition.

Financing

The FTC signals a tougher stance on franchising, for now

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2024

The Bottom Line: The agency’s comments last week represented some of its toughest regulatory moves on franchising in years. But the election might have a say in it.

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