Restaurant Quest 2019: The Search for the Elusive Employee
“This is Joe over at Big Eats. I can’t find enough applicants to fill the openings I have at my stores.
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National Restaurant Association Names Sean Kennedy EVP of Public Affairs
The National Restaurant Association has appointed Sean Kennedy as Executive Vice President of Public Affairs, the Association’s senior-most executive in the development and execution of its multi-y
DOL Offers Up 4-Part Joint-Employment Test
In a move likely to be welcomed by many restaurant franchisors, the Labor Department released Monday the details of a proposed rule that could usher in a new era of the so-called “joint-employment”
Too Many Chefs—And Not at Least One Lawyer in the Kitchen
If there is a food for every feeling and an ideal way for chefs to feed our feelings, where vengeance is cold and love is rich and sensuous, then celebrity is a separate—and more difficult—meal to
New Salary Requirements Ahead for Exempt Managers?
The Fair Labor Standards Act places important limits on how restaurant operators set the compensation of their store managers and assistants.
A New Proposal from the DOL Sets $35K Overtime Threshold
The U.S. Department of Labor shared late Thursday a highly anticipated proposal to change overtime pay requirements.
Kona Grill Hit With Nasdaq Delisting Notification
Kona Grill’s road to becoming America’s best happy hour could face a roadblock.
Successful Restaurants Begin with a 5-Star Lease
As a restaurant owner, your primary focus is on delivering a memorable experience for your customers that is unparalleled by your competition.
DOL Quashes Confusing 80/20 Rule for Tipped Employees. What Now?
The Department of Labor (DOL) under the Trump administration has been particularly busy these past two years proposing and implementing changes, especially when it comes to tipped employees.
