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Chains

Bernie Sanders Wants McDonald’s to Pay Its Workers at Least $15 an Hour

6 years ago

With competition in the labor market and intense political pressure, a $15 wage at McDonald's doesn't seem as unrealistic now as it did just a few months ago.

People

The Restaurant Industry Is Losing Its Young Workforce

6 years ago

Young people are increasingly interested in longterm restaurant career paths, but many still believe that the industry only offers mostly dead-end jobs. Figuring out how to change that perception and build a supportive work environment is going to make all the difference when it comes to filling open positions and decreasing turnover.

Independents

Interview: Noma’s COO Is Driven by More Than Financial Gains

6 years ago

Financial success is just one of the metrics used to determine whether a new investment or partnership is right for Noma, and it often isn't the top concern.

Chains

Starbucks Has More Top Executives Than Any of Its Rivals

6 years ago

It is challenging to innovate at top-heavy organizations, and you don't get much more top heavy than Starbucks, it seems.

Operations

Restaurants Are Battling it Out in a ‘War for Talent’

6 years ago

The winners will be the ones who are willing to invest in paying competitively, building a safe work environment, and making sure leadership structures are in place with a clear path for employee growth.

Sponsored

How Restaurateurs Are Tackling Staffing Issues

6 years ago

Staffing is a hot-button issue for chefs and restaurateurs across the country, with shortages hitting critical mass in larger markets like New York and San Francisco. If it’s not hiring for the core kitchen crew, it’s looking for flexible skilled staff to help fill immediate needs. For help on the fly, chefs like Andrew Corrigan are turning to Pared for help.

People

Waiters and Bartenders Score Limited Wage Victory With Court Ruling

6 years ago

In a perfect world, we could hit a big button that would reset menu prices, staff wages, expectations, and more and solve problems like this. Of course, that button doesn't exist, so we'll need to muddle through these cases that force companies to treat tipped workers fairly.

People

McDonald’s Workers in 10 Markets Will Strike Over Sexual Harassment Issues

6 years ago

Much of the harassment in the industry does not happen in fancy kitchens in big cities, it happens in restaurants where the employees have even less recourse for relief.

Operations

Lack of Truck Drivers Pushes Casual Chain Restaurants to Buy Local

6 years ago

As shipping costs rise due to a labor shortage in the trucking industry, buying local is becoming more than a trendy restaurant slogan. It's now the most cost-effective option for some regional chain restaurants to source ingredients.

Chains

Activists Try to Kick Trump Appointees Out of McDonald’s Labor Dispute

6 years ago

Two of Trump’s appointees to the National Labor Relations Board have previously worked as attorneys advising franchise owners in how to deal with the "Fight for $15" movement. It's unlikely that they could objectively weigh in on a labor dispute centered around that same movement.

Operations

Restaurant Recruiters Work to Take the Headache Out of Hiring

6 years ago

Recruiters are expensive, but they're worth it. Operators may actually be able to lower staffing costs and increase retention rates by investing in hospitality talent agencies.

Independents

No Tips Allowed: How Three Small Restaurants Make It Work

6 years ago

Nobody says it's easy. All three say it's worth it.

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