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Chains

The Cheesecake Factory Struggles With Rising Labor Costs

6 years ago

Labor costs took up 36 percent of Cheesecake Factory's total sales, and management isn't happy with it. We expect to see the company testing different methods of labor cost-cutting in the near future.

Operations

What Kind of Work Can a Tipped Worker Work?

6 years ago

If the tip credit didn't exist, we wouldn't be having this conversation.

Chains

McDonald’s Fails to Win Approval of Labor Deal in Fair-Wage Fight

6 years ago

The speed with which the NLRB and McDonald's moved to seal this deal was criticized at the time and it's coming back to bit the chain.

Chains

Some Fast Food Chains Drop Non-Compete Rules for Low-Wage Workers

6 years ago

Great win by the Attorney General. We look forward to seeing the remaining chains drop the rules, too.

Chains

Top Fast Food Chains Don’t Want Their Minimum Wage Workers to Change Jobs

6 years ago

Cry us a river. We understand the labor challenges of restaurants quite well. But this is about chains squeezing franchisees and franchisees screwing workers. For reference, the CEOs of three of the four lead brands in these cases — Burger King, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Wendy’s — made $14.4 million, $5.3 million, and $5.1 million last year, respectively. And their non-competes top out at a year, and only if they're fired for cause.

Operations

What the Tip Credit Really Means to a Restaurant’s Operational Budget

6 years ago

Multiple states are debating whether to eliminate the tipped minimum wage this year. The issue is confusing and contentious, and there are good arguments being made on both sides. Here, we look at how much money the tip credit is worth in New York, and why restaurateurs are so afraid to lose it.

Chains

Chipotle’s Move to California Results in Over 400 Job Losses in Colorado and New York

6 years ago

It's a big blow for the majority of Chipotle's corporate employees who have called Denver home for decades. CEO Brian Niccol has a lot to prove as he uproots the company and takes a select number of people with him to Newport Beach.

People

Better Pay for Restaurant Workers Means Higher Menu Prices for Diners

6 years ago

As much as consumers and restaurant operators don't want to see higher prices, they do need to rise. In the end, this will benefit everyone.

Operations

San Francisco Restaurants Can’t Afford Waitstaff

6 years ago

Whatever you call it, this fine casual, fine fast, counter service model of business is working — in SF and beyond.

Operations

New York’s Tipped Minimum Wage Debate Reaches a Critical Mass

6 years ago

How restaurants compensate their employees in New York City and other markets is going to change radically in the coming years. The real question is how much chaos will exist during this period and how much harm will come to workers and the restaurants that employ them.

Operations

Independent Restaurants in New York City Fight to Add Surcharges to Checks

6 years ago

For operators, it's a way to avoid menu price hikes and equalize pay between the cooks and servers. For consumers, it's just a confusing price increase.

Operations

Washington, D.C. Voters Chose to Eliminate the Tipped Minimum Wage

6 years ago

Regardless of whether you support the legislation or not, this decision will deeply affect the state of D.C.'s restaurant industry.

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