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Did Labor Department squelch anti-tip-pooling data?
February 2, 2018
Restaurant industry workers and associated groups will show up at the U.S. Labor Department's doorstep Monday afternoon to fight back against what they allege…
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Menu labeling laws: 'Deja vu all over again' ... again?
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
We can't predict what will happen over the next three months, but the infinite loop the U.S. has been stuck in concerning passage of menu labeling laws may…
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Chick-Fil-A allegedly told Breastfeeding mom to 'cover or leave'
January 16, 2018
Cover or leave: That's what a Chick-Fil-A franchisee allegedly told a North Dakota woman as she breastfed her child in a Fargo location of the chain. Macy…
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McDonald's aims for 'all-green' packaging by 2025
January 16, 2018
Over the next seven years, McDonald's will not only convert all guest-facing packaging to renewable, recycled or certified sources, it will also lean toward a…
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Labor Department rule would open large group health insurance to small restaurateurs
January 4, 2018
The U.S. Department of Labor this morning proposed a rule that it says will allow more small businesses to offer health insurance through what it is calling…
read nowAttorneys open 5 investigations into Arby's-BWW deal
November 28, 2017
With the ink barely dry on the $2.9 billion Arby’s Restaurant Group acquisition of Buffalo Wild Wings, at least four law firms have already launched…
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Anthony's Pizza, Asian Box, Melt Shop, Teatulia on giving diners clear view of your food sources
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Consumers today don't just want restaurants to "tell all" when it comes to their food sources, they absolutely demand it and spend their money accordingly.
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NRA applauds, others protest House joint employer act passage
November 8, 2017
The U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday passed the Save Local Business Act, a decision that the National Restaurant Association described as a win for…
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Jared Fogle's wife's suit against Subway dismissed: Wrong state
October 5, 2017
The suit that the former wife of Subway's ex-pitchman, Jared Fogle, filed against the parent company Doctor's Associates and two other related entities will…
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Krystal proves hurricane response plans help
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Many QSR chains lack hurricane response plans, citing the unique challenge that each storm presents. Not so though for Krystal, whose thorough hurricane…
read nowDunkin' Donuts franchise sues food truck maker for $2.2M
October 3, 2017
A San Diego, California, Dunkin' Donuts franchise is suing a Rochester, New York-based food truck manufacturer, M Design Vehicles, claiming the manufacturer…
read nowEEOC sues Whataburger over 'directive to hire only white applicants'
September 28, 2017
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charged in a lawsuit it filed last week that Whataburger Restaurants LLC violated federal law when it…
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Arby's employee charged with homicide in manager's slaying
September 25, 2017
A drive-thru customer witnessed the deadly stabbing of an Arby's manager Wednesday in Chicago's Hickory Hills. Irvin Thomas, also an employee of Arby's, walked…
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South Philly QSR sends 'a certain unnamed chicken brand' a message
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Confidently cocky QSR South Philly Cheesesteaks & Fries said today that its crispy chicken sandwich — now formerly known as the Chick Philly — will indeed…
read nowIllinois food allergy training regulations to take effect Jan. 1
August 30, 2017
On Friday, the state of Illinois officially added food allergy training requirements to the state's food handling regulations, according to a news release from…
read nowNYC menu-labeling law delayed
August 28, 2017
New York City's menu-labeling law is on delay thanks to the city's agreement with several trade organizations, including The Restaurant Law Center, the Food…
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NRA urges Supreme Court to reverse Labor Dept's 'anti tip-pooling' policy
August 3, 2017
The NRA has taken another step toward fighting The Labor Department's regulation barring tip pools that include kitchen staff. The organization's Restaurant…
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Chipotle class action suits allege brand misled public, investors about food safety measures
July 20, 2017
One class action suit was filed, another is waiting for class certification and a third is in the wings, all alleging that Chipotle and its leadership led food…
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Chipotle mess gets worse: First sick diners, now fraud investigation
July 19, 2017
A New York litigation firm announced this morning that it has opened an investigation into allegations that Chipotle leadership engaged in securities fraud or…
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Restaurant ownership groups take NYC to court over menu labeling
July 14, 2017
Four restaurant ownership groups filed suit today in the New York state court system to halt New York City’s efforts to enforce menu labeling requirements…
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