LaRosa’s Family Pizzerias Raise $430K for Employees
The LaRosa Family and LaRosa’s Family Pizzerias launched the LaRosa’s Team Member Relief Fund with $100,000 in early April.
Labor and Employee Management
New PPP Guidance: Restaurants Won’t be Penalized if Employees Reject Job Offer
The National Restaurant Association has continued to urge officials to adjust guidance on Paycheck Payment Program loan forgiveness provisions. One of its requests came to fruition Monday. ...
How to Take Care of Restaurant Staff Through the COVID-19 Crisis
The coronavirus gave restaurants little to no time to create strategies for keeping their doors open, let alone provide job security for dozens (and sometimes hundreds or thousands
Restaurants and Workers During COVID-19: How to Avoid a Bitter Divorce
A recent CNBC headline read: She got a forgivable loan.
Goode Company to Provide Mandatory COVID-19 Testing for Employees
As one of the most unparalleled times in history continues to unfold, Houston restaurateur Levi Goode, chef/owner of Goode Company, is looking to the future and taking steps to mitigate the effects ...
As Restaurants Start to Reopen, the Challenge to Rehire Employees Begins
As states like Georgia and Texas phase back into dine-in service, it resurfaces one of the biggest pain points of the historic stimulus bill.
Restaurant Industry Has Lost Two-Thirds of Workforce
The National Restaurant Association is asking Congress to support a new $240 billion recovery fund to “provide a lifeline” to restaurants struggling financially amid the pandemic.
Naranga Names Dmitry Simonov President and COO
Naranga, a leader in franchise management software, announced Monday that Dmitry Simonov has been named president and chief operating officer.
Outback Parent Hasn’t Laid Off or Furloughed Any Employees Due to COVID-19
So far, Bloomin’ Brands has achieved something few restaurant chains can claim during the COVID-19 pandemic: The company hasn’t laid off or furloughed any employees as a result of the crisis. ...
Tip Pools in the Era of COVID-19 and Takeout-Only Operations
Restaurants have reacted to the COVID-19 crisis and state and local shutdown orders by shedding staff and limiting operations to delivery, takeout, and drive thru.
