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Restaurant operators across the country plan to participate in general strike to protest ICE

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 30, 2026

On the day Congress is scheduled to consider funding for the Department of Homeland Security, restaurateurs hope to send a message to Washington and show support for the industry in Minnesota.

Workforce

California Know Your Rights notification laws go into effect Feb. 1

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 29, 2026

Employers across the state are obligated to ensure workers are aware of workplace protections, in light of the ongoing immigration crackdown.

Operations

Minnesota restaurants push back against ICE surge following fatal shooting of Renee Good

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 13, 2026

The immigration crackdown spotlight is focused on Minneapolis and St. Paul, with tensions escalating and restaurant operators becoming more vocal. Some are closing this week to keep customers and staff safe.

Workforce

A deportation crackdown sows fear across the restaurant industry

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 17, 2025

The Trump Administration's immigration crackdown is devastating the restaurant industry, with ICE arrests creating widespread fear among workers and customers. Immigrant restaurant workers, who comprise 22% of the food industry workforce, are staying home or choosing self-deportation, while restaurant sales plummet in immigrant communities.

Workforce

Customs and Border Protection is looking for recruits by advertising on pizza boxes

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 15, 2025

At least one Atlanta restaurant pushed back after receiving the free boxes, reportedly calling the move "propaganda."

Operations

Why ICE raids will get worse before they get better

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 26, 2025

Working Lunch: This week's political podcast looks at the Trump Administration's "herky jerky" immigration enforcement and how restaurant operators should prepare. And the President reacts to a Republican-backed federal minimum wage hike.

Financing

The labor situation is better, but for how long?

By Jonathan Maze on May 22, 2025

The Bottom Line: The supply of workers is strong enough that restaurant chains can expand hours and go on hiring sprees. But limits on immigration could stop that.

Workforce

How restaurants are pushing back on Trump deportation sweeps

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 07, 2025

The Administration's efforts to purge those without legal status has sparked fear throughout the industry. But this week brought protests and fundraising efforts to support those impacted.

Operations

What to do if ICE comes knocking

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 27, 2025

The promised immigration sweeps began in earnest over the weekend, and the restaurant industry is vulnerable. Here's how employers need to prepare for the possibility that their workers will be targeted.

Workforce

What President Biden had to say to restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 08, 2024

Reality Check: In his State of the Union Address, the chief executive touched on several government actions that would change restaurateurs' world. But except for his comments on immigration, it was deja vu all over again.

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