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Texas Roadhouse hit with right-wing attack over DEI

 By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 01, 2025

The Trump-affiliated America First Legal, which is also pressuring Cracker Barrel, argued that Texas Roadhouse’s diversity initiatives discriminate against white men.

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Pro-Trump group targets Cracker Barrel over DEI

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 23, 2025

America First Legal, the nonprofit led by Trump aide Stephen Miller, is calling for a state and federal investigation into the family-dining chain’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

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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."

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Newk's, Beans & Brews, The Dead Rabbit and more make moves to bolster leadership

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 11, 2025

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes within the restaurant industry.

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How No Taxes on Tips and Overtime will work

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 08, 2025

Questions remain about how elements of the massive tax-and-spending bill signed by the President last week will play out. But here are some highlights from two hospitality industry legal experts.

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Teens and young adults are flooding the labor force, looking for summer jobs

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 12, 2025

Restaurants are projected to add 490,000 seasonal jobs this year. But economic uncertainty could scare some employers from expanding their payroll, says National Restaurant Association report.

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This Republican senator wants to more than double the federal minimum wage

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 10, 2025

Breaking from conservative ideology, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri introduced a bill to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour. Democrats attempting the same have been thwarted. Does this bill have a chance?

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No taxes on tips or overtime is key provision in massive tax and spending bill

By Lisa Jennings on May 23, 2025

Trump's "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" is hailed by the National Restaurant Association as a win for operators. But the bill could face changes as it moves to the Senate.

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Los Angeles City Council approves a $30 minimum wage for hotel and airport workers by 2028

By Lisa Jennings on May 22, 2025

Hotel and airport concessionaires vehemently opposed the bill, which is scheduled for a final vote on Friday. Will the mayor sign it?

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Fast-food workers now can't afford fast food, report finds

By Lisa Jennings on May 20, 2025

A survey by LendingTree found that quick-service employees need to work up to 78 hours per week to cover basic living expenses. And, in the top 50 markets, they have to work more than two times longer to buy the meals they serve.

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