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Policy on the Menu: How DEI pushback is reshaping the restaurant industry How DEI pushback is reshaping the restaurant industry

President Trump issued multiple executive orders targeting DEI initiatives, but attitudes toward DEI were evolving before he took office

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Feb 14, 2025

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Restaurant jobs, KFC struggles, Twin Peaks dispute Restaurant jobs, KFC struggles, Twin Peaks dispute

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

Feb 10, 2025

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Starbucks baristas are writing more than just names on cups—and not everyone is happy about it Starbucks baristas begin handwriting notes on cups

byJoanna Fantozzi

Feb 7, 2025

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Tech meets teamwork in the restaurant of tomorrow Tech meets teamwork in the restaurant of tomorrow

byJoanna Fantozzi

Feb 6, 2025

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Chick-fil-A's new elevated drive-thru

The restaurant of the future is designed for the employee The restaurant of the future is designed for the employee

Feb 6, 2025

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Popeyes' Jourdan Daleo

Popeyes goes all in on a kitchen redesign to create a better employee experience Popeyes goes all in on a kitchen redesign to create a better employee experience

Feb 6, 2025

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Policy on the Menu: How a federal immigration crackdown could impact restaurants

How an immigration crackdown will affect restaurants

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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New York state tries to ban the tipped wage again

New York state tries to ban the tipped wage again

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Starbucks and Workers United union drop lawsuits, enter mediation for contract talks

Starbucks and union enter mediation for contract talks

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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McDonald’s settles lawsuit filed against its Latino scholarship program

McDonald’s settles lawsuit filed against its Latino scholarship program

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Pizza Hut, menu price inflation, Starbucks union

Pizza Hut, menu price inflation, Starbucks union

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Donald Trump

Policy on the Menu: How Trump 2.0 could shift labor power dynamics

Policy on the Menu: How Trump 2.0 could shift labor power dynamics

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Trending this week: Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol foreshadows possible layoffs

Trending this week: Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol foreshadows possible layoffs

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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol foreshadows possible layoffs

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol foreshadows possible layoffs

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

an upset manager and team

10 ways you (or your manager) may be harming your restaurant employees

10 ways you (or your manager) may be harming your restaurant employees

byScott Greenberg

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Restaurant hiring ends 2024 on a high note

Restaurant hiring ends 2024 on a high note

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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California Restaurant Association sues to challenge ban on mandatory ‘captive audience’ meetings

California Restaurant Association sues to challenge ban on mandatory ‘captive audience’ meetings

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Minimum wages increase in 21 states

Minimum wages increase in 21 states

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Starbucks strikes expand to more than a dozen cities ahead of holiday rush

Starbucks strikes expand to more than a dozen cities ahead of holiday rush

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

A restaurant hostess

QSR traffic, Starbucks union, spinoff concepts

QSR traffic, Starbucks union, spinoff concepts

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Saucy by KFC storefront

KFC’s new concept, Grubhub-FTC, Boston Market-India

KFC’s new concept, Grubhub-FTC, Boston Market-India

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Starbucks storefront

Starbucks, insurance liability, Buffalo Wild Wings

Starbucks, insurance liability, Buffalo Wild Wings

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Los Angeles airport restaurant workers will soon be making $30 an hour

Los Angeles airport restaurant workers will soon be making $30 an hour

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

restaurant hiring

Hiring, TGI Fridays, Taco Bell

Hiring, TGI Fridays, Taco Bell

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Job growth at restaurants stabilized in November

Job growth at restaurants stabilized in November

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Ask Jill! Why you should cross-train teams

Ask Jill! Why you should cross-train teams

Smiling employees in a cafe setting

With staffing, should you try before you buy?

With staffing, should you try before you buy?

byGeorge Lessmeister

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Nothing Bundt Cakes names Joel Larkin development chief

Nothing Bundt Cakes names Joel Larkin development chief

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Michael Haley and Peter Mammas cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony

Jimmy John’s opens first Canadian location in Toronto suburb

Jimmy John’s opens first Canadian location in Toronto suburb

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

CAVA interior

Some limited-service brands shift their focus back to hospitality

Some limited-service brands shift their focus back to hospitality

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

McDonald’s sign

McDonald’s, childcare, fast-casual pizza bankruptcy

McDonald’s, childcare, fast-casual pizza bankruptcy

Subway interior mockup

Subway offers glimpse of new restaurant design

Subway offers glimpse of new restaurant design

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Ask Jill! Why an internal growth path is the answer to turnover

Ask Jill! Why an internal growth path is the answer to turnover

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Slowing job growth, Starbucks testing, BJ’s discounts

Slowing job growth, Starbucks testing, BJ’s discounts

Red help wanted sign posted in a window

October job growth stagnates nationally, including the restaurant industry

October job growth stagnates nationally, including the restaurant industry

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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