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How restaurant leaders can counter the labor crisis How restaurant leaders can counter the labor crisis

From Chili’s and Olive Garden to A&W Restaurants and ZaLat Pizza, operators find ways to increase retention among their workforces.

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

May 10, 2022

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Zaxby’s names Michelle Morgan as first chief people officer Zaxby’s names Michelle Morgan as first chief people officer

May 10, 2022

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Starbucks accused of more than 200 labor violations by the National Labor Relations Board Starbucks accused of more than 200 labor violations by the National Labor Relations Board

byJoanna Fantozzi

May 9, 2022

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How activist shareholders are seeking change at some of the largest restaurant chains How activist shareholders are seeking change at some of the largest restaurant chains

byLisa Jennings

May 6, 2022

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Starbucks is investing $1 billion in employees and stores in 2022, including more pay raises Starbucks is investing $1 billion in employees and stores in 2022, including more pay raises

byJoanna Fantozzi

May 4, 2022

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Chipotle Mexican Grill increased menu prices — again — but still has pricing power, CEO says Chipotle Mexican Grill increased menu prices — again — but still has pricing power, CEO says

byLisa Jennings

Apr 27, 2022

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A labor lawyer breaks down the complicated relationship between Starbucks and its growing union

A labor lawyer breaks down the complicated relationship between Starbucks and its growing union

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Chipotle Mexican Grill shareholders to vote on proposals to make diversity efforts more transparent

Chipotle Mexican Grill shareholders to vote on proposals to make diversity efforts more transparent

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

The National Labor Relations Board sued Starbucks for retaliating against three union leaders

The National Labor Relations Board sued Starbucks for retaliating against three union leaders

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Turnover skyrocketed at Chipotle in 2021, despite investments in people

Turnover skyrocketed at Chipotle in 2021, despite investments in people

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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New York City expands protections for delivery workers

New York City expands protections for delivery workers

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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McDonald’s unveils ‘Thank You Crew’ initiative

McDonald’s unveils ‘Thank You Crew’ initiative

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Dine Brands, Denny’s shareholder groups seek pay analyses

Dine Brands, Denny’s shareholder groups seek pay analyses

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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The government wants to make it harder for businesses to avoid (or disrupt) unions

The government wants to make it harder for businesses to avoid (or disrupt) unions

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

California Restaurant Foundation partners again with California's energy companies to underwrite $1.5 million resilience fund

California Restaurant Foundation partners again with California's energy companies to underwrite $1.5 million resilience fund

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Delivering the Digital Restaurant: Why you should consider gig-ifying your job openings

Delivering the Digital Restaurant: Why you should consider gig-ifying your job openings

byMeredith Sandland, Carl Orsbourn

Hiring Alert: Why Restaurant Workers are Demanding On-Demand Payments

Hiring Alert: Why Restaurant Workers are Demanding On-Demand Payments

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The ‘why’ of the matter: How mission statements can bring careers into focus

The ‘why’ of the matter: How mission statements can bring careers into focus

byDavid Flaherty, Marketing director

Starbucks interim CEO Howard Schultz calls union organizers disruptive, outlines a plan to address employee concerns

Starbucks interim CEO Howard Schultz calls union organizers disruptive, outlines a plan to address employee concerns

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Biden administration shows support for ending subminimum wage

Biden administration shows support for ending subminimum wage

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

McDonald’s shareholders can vote on civil rights audit, SEC rules

McDonald’s shareholders can vote on civil rights audit, SEC rules

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Can tattoos keep employees happy? This pizza chain thinks so

Can tattoos keep employees happy? This pizza chain thinks so

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

How Pizza Hut is creating a culture of belonging to help with turnover rates

How Pizza Hut is creating a culture of belonging to help with turnover rates

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Starbucks founder and interim CEO Howard Schultz says companies are being ‘assaulted’ by ‘threat’ of unionization

Starbucks founder and interim CEO Howard Schultz says companies are being ‘assaulted’ by ‘threat’ of unionization

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Restaurant job growth slows in March as jobless rate dips to 3.6%

Restaurant job growth slows in March as jobless rate dips to 3.6%

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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U.S. House bill seeks to boost workforce with new visa program

U.S. House bill seeks to boost workforce with new visa program

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Applebee’s franchisee email sparks viral backlash

Applebee’s franchisee email sparks viral backlash

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

McDonald’s updates workforce on diversity-equity path

McDonald’s updates workforce on diversity-equity path

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Gene Lee wraps up last earnings call as Darden CEO: ‘We’re fighting’

Gene Lee wraps up last earnings call as Darden CEO: ‘We’re fighting’

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Owners of Fusion Japanese Steakhouse ordered to pay $1.45M in wage-theft case

Owners of Fusion Japanese Steakhouse ordered to pay $1.45M in wage-theft case

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Delivering the Digital Restaurant: This is the root of the labor problem

Delivering the Digital Restaurant: This is the root of the labor problem

byMeredith Sandland, Carl Orsbourn

Surging Gas Rrices Pinch Restaurant Consumers

Surging fuel prices pinch restaurant consumers

Surging fuel prices pinch restaurant consumers

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Chipotle Mexican Grill tests new automated tortilla fryer

Chipotle Mexican Grill tests new automated tortilla fryer

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Trillium investor group calls out Starbucks for anti-union activities

Trillium investor group calls out Starbucks for anti-union activities

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

How restaurant franchising is becoming more inclusive

How restaurant franchising is becoming more inclusive

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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