Labor and Employee Management

Resurrection of 80/20 Rule 'Unnecessary Step Backward,' Expert Says

Restaurant tipping regulations has always been a convoluted topic. And it’s currently even more so due to an uncertain future. This present state of flux isn’t unexpected, however.

Red Lobster CEO Kim Lopdrup to Retire

Red Lobster announced Friday that CEO Kim Lopdrup plans to retire.

Denny's Launches America's Diner Hiring Tour to Onboard 20,000 Workers

Today, Denny's announced its plans to hire 20,000 restaurant-level employees at both company-owned and franchise-operated restaurants across the United States.

Travelle at The Langham Names Nitin Bali Pastry Chef

Travelle at The Langham today announces the appointment of Pastry Chef Nitin Bali. In addition to overseeing the pastry kitchen at Travelle, Chef Bali leads the pastry operations for the entire hot ...

DOL Aims to Clarify Use of the 'Tip Credit' in Restaurants

The state of restaurant tipping has seesawed in recent months, as you might expect with a change in presidential and party leadership.

Friendly's Hires David Ellis as CMO; Promotes Sylvia Becker to VP of Marketing

Friendly’s Restaurants and BRIX Holdings are raising the marketing bar for the road ahead with the addition of David Ellis as chief marketing officer for all brands and the promotion of Sylvia Beck ...

Bloomin' Brands Promotes Mark Graff to SVP of Business Development and Financial Planning

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. today announced the promotion of Mark Graff to Senior Vice President of Business Development and Financial Planning for Bloomin’ Brands.

Pizza Inn Parent RAVE Restaurant Group Promotes Clint Fendley to CFO

RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc., the parent Company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza, announced today the promotion of RAVE's Vice President of Finance, Clint Fendley, to chief financial officer, effect ...

The exterior of a Texas Roadhouse restaurant.

Texas Roadhouse Shakes Up Leadership Positions

Texas Roadhouse shook up its C-suite recently by appointing Regina Tobin as chief learning and culture officer and designating Chief Information Officer Herman Mujica as an executive officer. ...