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Workforce

Franchisors ask Biden to pull the plug on a broadened joint-employer definition

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 11, 2024

Following a Senate vote to scuttle the new franchising standard, opponents are hoping to avert a presidential veto.

Workforce

Florida eyes controversial pro-employer legislation

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 09, 2024

In another example of state-level efforts to limit workplace obligations, the state is looking to prohibit local jurisdictions from requiring heat protections and predictive scheduling.

Technology

Kiosk ordering provider Bite raises $9M as kiosks hit 'inflection point'

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 09, 2024

Restaurant interest in the technology is growing as labor costs rise. Bite said the fundraise will help it meet the demand.

Technology

Back-office tech supplier Restaurant365 acquires ExpandShare training system

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 09, 2024

ExpandShare is designed to simplify and digitize restaurant employee training with readymade modules and a mobile app.

Workforce

First Watch may have hit on a major way of reducing last-minute shift cancellations

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 05, 2024

The daytime dining chain has added backup child and elderly care as an employee benefit. Workers pay as little as $10 a day for the service.

Workforce

Restaurants and bars add 28,300 jobs in March

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 05, 2024

The addition matches the job creation figure for February, but marks a turnaround from the decreased employment registered in January, according to government data.

Workforce

Tired of soaring wage rates, a Florida burger joint is turning its employees into co-owners

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 04, 2024

Jaws Jumbo Burgers plans to sell 30% of future units to the staffs who'll run them.

Operations

Canlis attempts bold experiment: Summer weekends off for all

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 01, 2024

Staff members at the high-end restaurant will finally be able to experience the civilian joys of a Saturday and Sunday off, doing things that non-restaurant people do.

Workforce

Labor strife is still high as California's landmark fast-food wage law takes effect

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 29, 2024

With all the last-minute sniping by members, the next meeting of the Fast Food Council promises to be a doozy.

Workforce

Seattle may walk back wage hike for delivery drivers

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 26, 2024

Drivers for third-party delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats say their earnings have plummeted since the $26.40 hourly minimum wage went into effect.

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