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Wage issues in the crosshairs

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 24, 2025

Working Lunch: This week's political podcast examines the challenge ahead for the Independent Restaurant Coalition, which is taking on the debate about wages. And a look at the Trump Administration's DEI hit list.

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Michigan lawmakers preserve tip credit but speed increases in the minimum wage

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 24, 2025

Bills based on voter initiatives would have phased out use of a sub-minimum wage for tipped workers. A last-minute compromise kept the tip credit alive.

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Independent Restaurant Coalition tackles persistent industry challenge: wages

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 20, 2025

The advocacy group this year plans to take on the complex and divisive issue, seeking to find balance between paying a livable wage and keeping a business alive.

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Outback Steakhouse parent Bloomin' Brands lays off 100 employees

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 20, 2025

About 17% of Bloomin's headquarters staff were affected. The company cited industry headwinds and a need to realign after refranchising its operations in Brazil.

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Chipotle wants to hire 20K workers for 'Burrito Season'

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 19, 2025

The fast-casual chain is once again showcasing career opportunities and benefits in its seasonal push to expand its workforce, with the help of a hiring bot named "Ava Cado."

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Immigration sweeps: Passing fad or new normal?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 18, 2025

Working Lunch: This week's political podcast features a conversation with attorney Davis Bae of Fisher & Phillips on how restaurant operators can prepare. Also, what's CloudKitchens' Travis Kalanick up to?

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Democrats reintroduce no-tax-on-tips bill that would also end the sub-minimum wage

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 13, 2025

Eliminating the income tax on tips is a Trump priority. Ending the tip credit is not.

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Catherine Tan-Gillespie named KFC U.S. president

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2025

She will take over management of the chicken chain’s struggling domestic business in April following the retirement of Tarun Lal.

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In-N-Out to relocate some corporate staff to Tennessee

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 12, 2025

The quick-service chain is consolidating its Southern California headquarters as the Western Territory office, and moving some staff to the upcoming Eastern Territory hub outside Nashville.

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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.

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