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Leadership

John C. Metz dies at age 83

 By Peter Romeo on May 09, 2023

Though much of his career was spent in the noncommercial sector, he proved an outstanding franchisee of TGI Fridays and Ruth's Chris.

Workforce

These teens couldn't be more eager to work in restaurants

 By Peter Romeo on May 05, 2023

Reality Check: Indeed, they wouldn't mind owning one. They were already working hard toward that goal at the National ProStart Invitational competition.

Workforce

National Restaurant Association comes out against Julie Su's nomination for Labor

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 31, 2023

The trade group says Su has a history of siding against the industry. It singles out her support of California's Fast Act as the prime example.

Operations

5 stunning predictions for the rest of 2023

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2023

The National Restaurant Association issued its combination industry snapshot and near-term outlook this week. Here are five findings that jumped out.

Topics

Appealing to consumers’ values with strategic partnerships

Sponsored content from our partner DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS℠ on Feb. 22, 2023

As consumers prioritize social responsibility, restaurant operators can appeal to them by choosing their suppliers, media providers and more carefully and strategically.

Operations

Senators demand an accounting of how ServSafe fees are used

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 06, 2023

Six have sent a letter to the National Restaurant Association asking for more details about how the group uses proceeds from the food-safety program to fund lobbying.

Leadership

Freddy's Scott Redler named National Restaurant Association chairman for 2023

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 27, 2023

Jeff Lobdell, founder of Restaurant Partners Management, becomes vice chairman. Areas USA COO Richard Schneider was appointed treasurer.

Operations

Why ServSafe is under attack in the court of public opinion

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 24, 2023

Working Lunch: The recent New York Times story was a hit piece. There was so much more that should have been in it.

Financing

Battle over ServSafe fees spills into federal court

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 23, 2023

The National Restaurant Association has been sued for using the proceeds to fund its lobbying. The plaintiffs want the practice stopped and reimbursement of the $15 that any employee paid for the course.

Operations

Restaurants' standard defense against food poisoning is drawing fire

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 19, 2023

Reality Check: A union-affiliated group is blasting ServSafe as an underhanded way of defeating pro-employee legislation. What exactly is the deception? And what about the program's benefits?

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