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Serve Robotics buys Autocado maker Vebu
The acquisition of the Chipotle-backed equipment developer signals Serve’s interests are growing from the sidewalk to the kitchen.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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EEOC alleges Culver’s operators fired a transgender worker who complained about deadnaming
Four workers, including the transgender worker who was the subject of the harassment, were fired a day after reporting the behavior to the general manager, EEOC alleged.
By Ginger Christ • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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How Starbucks plans to get back to being a coffeehouse
The coffee giant thinks ceramic mugs, a coffee condiments bar and comfy chairs are a good start toward improving its in-store vibe.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Hooters’ alleged colorism costs $250,000 in EEOC case
Following the layoff of about 43 employees in the Greensboro, North Carolina area in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hooters allegedly rehired workers who were predominantly White or had lighter skin.
By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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Pizza Hut franchisee to settle delivery drivers’ FLSA dispute for $4.75M
The drivers alleged their actual payment fell below minimum wage due to unreimbursed gas costs, vehicle upkeep and more.
By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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McDonald’s takes Quarter Pounders off the menu at a fifth of restaurants after E. coli outbreak
The CDC said that 49 people fell ill after eating the burgers, but an analyst said comparisons to Chipotle’s past outbreaks were premature.
By Julie Littman • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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Chipotle’s latest automation tool to help with hiring, recruitment
Paradox, a conversational AI system, will manage administrative tasks and is expected to reduce the time to hire by 75%.
By Julie Littman • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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What could the 2024 election mean for restaurants?
As the industry looks to bipartisan lobbying, organized labor hopes its electoral ground game will result in a labor-friendly Democratic administration.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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OpinionServing the electorate: Restaurants and voters share common ground this election
Inflation, the job market, economy, taxes and immigration reform are key issues impacting operators ahead of the election, writes the National Restaurant Association’s Michelle Korsmo.
By Michelle Korsmo • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Uber Eats to deliver with Avride robots in Austin
The deal is the latest in a string of partnerships between the delivery giant and robotics developers, and includes sidewalk robots and robotaxis.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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Panera undertakes more corporate layoffs
An unspecified number of employees have been cut from its St. Louis and Newton, Massachusetts support centers, marking its second layoff round in 11 months.
By Julie Littman • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Employee sues Subway, franchisee for wage theft
A lawsuit filed by a California worker alleges that an operator routinely failed to pay her overtime and that she was denied sick leave for years.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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DoorDash, Uber Eats win NYC customer data court battle
New York City’s rule requiring delivery apps to give restaurants consumer information violates the First Amendment, a judge found Tuesday.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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OpinionHow to train your restaurant employees so they learn fast and enjoy their work
Training is an excellent opportunity to share your restaurant’s culture and what makes it unique, writes D. J. Costantino, senior content marketing manager at 7shifts.
By D. J. Costantino • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Union accuses Waffle House of chronic wage theft
The Union of Southern Service Workers asked the Department of Labor to revoke Waffle House’s ability to take a tip credit, saying it often paid workers a subminimum wage for tasks that required the full minimum wage.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Olo cuts 9% of workforce despite profitability
The restaurant tech company laid off more employees after reporting a 27% revenue surge last quarter to attain “balanced growth.”
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Updated Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Chipotle starts in-store testing for avocado, makeline robots
The two pieces of equipment, including the Autocado, were developed in conjunction with firms backed by its venture fund.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Chuck E. Cheese parent sued over workplace sexual harassment
A 17-year-old employee alleges she was inappropriately touched by a manager over a period of months while working at a West Virginia Chuck E. Cheese.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Updated Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Starbucks CEO’s 4-part strategy hinges on coffeehouse roots
In a letter to workers and consumers, Brian Niccol laid out a multipart strategy for revitalizing the chain’s core business in the U.S.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Deep DiveBrian Niccol was hired to transform Starbucks. Is that possible?
Niccol must contend with the coffee chain’s growing brand identity and consumer perception problems, and balance its “third place” value proposition with efficient digital fulfillment.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Pinstripes warns of corporate layoffs as losses mount
This workforce reduction is part of the chain’s plan to save $4 million in corporate costs, and follows a series of venue-level cost cutting measures.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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5th Circuit tosses DOL’s tip credit final rule
The department’s “80/20” guidance for dual job workers is inconsistent with the Fair Labor Standards Act, the court held.
By Ryan Golden , Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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Pennsylvania restaurant must pay $1.3M in back wages, withheld tips
The DOL found the operator of a La Tolteca Authentic Mexican Restaurant violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by creating an illegal tip pool. A federal judge agreed.
By Julie Littman • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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Judge strikes down FTC noncompete ban nationwide
The ruling comes just 15 days prior to the ban’s Sept. 4 effective date.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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What Starbucks’ new CEO choice could mean for the company
Analysts predicted new products and advertising would be immediate points of emphasis for incoming CEO Brian Niccol, with major changes looming on the horizon.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 14, 2024
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