Restaurant News Roundup, 04/01/2024

California fast-food workers at chains with more than 60 national locations are now earning $20 an hour as a new state law goes into effect.  Some affected eateries have raised menu prices or cut their workforce.  Read more here: https://www.necn.com/news/business/money-report/california-fast-food-workers-are-getting-a-raise-other-businesses-might-have-to-catch-up/3198669/   Tensions emerge at California’s Fast Food Council, the deliberative body […]

Restaurant News Roundup, 07/05/2022

The move toward unionization in the restaurant industry is gaining momentum, largely because wages are not keeping up with inflation say some experts.  Read more here: https://www.nrn.com/workforce/restaurant-industry-union-movement-gaining-momentum-here-s-what-expect   California Pizza Kitchen, Logan’s Roadhouse and Friendly’s are among the chains making a comeback after declaring bankruptcy.  Read more here: https://www.eatthis.com/news-restaurant-chains-making-biggest-comebacks-after-bankruptcy/   […]

Restaurant News Roundup, 11/2/2020

The iconic family dining chain, Friendly’s, has declared bankruptcy after struggling for years.  It will be sold to a company that owns Red Mango, Smoothie Factory and other concepts.  Read more here: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/friendlys-declares-bankruptcy-will-be-sold-owner-red-mango   National Restaurant Association CEO Tom Bené outlines grim prospect for restaurant industry if additional government support.  Read […]

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