| Panera Bread has been ordered by a federal judge to pay employees who were denied promotions because they were "fat, black and/or ugly." According to Court House News, the complaint was made a year ago by a black employee who claimed his manager … | |
 | The United States Supreme Court upheld a majority of the provisions within the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), with a 5-4 decision June 28. The act was introduced and signed by President Barack Obama in 2010. The majority opinion … |
 | The move by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to impose limitations on the size of sugar –based beverages permitted for sale in New York City (a 16-ounce limit) is outrageous. It is an intrusion into the lives of the people he represents, as … |
 | Everyone in retail can breathe a little easier today knowing that federal authorities have charged David Benjamin Schrooten, or as he is known in cyber space "Foretezza," with multiple counts of credit card theft. Allegedly, Schrooten, who is a … |
| On April 17, 2012, Richard W. Story, federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, entered judgment against a group of plaintiffs in their case alleging fraud and racketeering against Raving Brands, Moe's … | |
 | I've worked many years for tips. I began my restaurant career when I was 14 (don't tell the Labor department). I've been a busboy, a waiter, a bartender, and manager. My brothers were chefs, my sisters waitress' and my father was a restaurant owner … |
![Value Menu: The top 12 benefits of digital menu boards [Infographic]](http://global.networldalliance.com/new/images/avatars/42396.png) | // With the impending menu labeling laws expected to go into effect sometime this year, restaurants are scrambling to meet the criteria, and more than 200,000 restaurants will have to comply by displaying the nutritional information from their menus … |
| I've been in the restaurant industry, in one form or another, for well over 20 years. In that time, I've seen some very smart owners make some of the very same mistakes, over and over. There are two issues in particular that I'd like to talk about … |
 | If you own a place that sells prepared food for people to eat, you're in the restaurant business, right? Not necessarily. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to finally issue its final rules on menu labeling required under the … |
| Pinkberry co-founder Young Lee, who was arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly beating a homeless man with a tire iron, has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Lee, 47, is charged with one felony count of assault with a deadly weapon, with a special … | |
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2011 FCES: The Washington Report
Sue Hensley of the National Restaurant Association gives 2011 Fast Casual Executive Summit attendees an inside glimpse at the legislation shaping the industry. From menu labeling, swipe-fee reform …Type: PresentationSponsored by: Fast Casual Executive Summit -
Three Restaurant Franchising Myths Debunked
Operators may think franchising is too expensive or difficult, but knowing the facts can help a restaurant grow.Type: White PaperSponsored by: FastCasual.com -
Protecting Delivery: Insurance for Restaurants that Deliver
Delivery insurance can be crucial to a restaurant that delivers. The cost of even one accident can quickly mount up. Learn what to consider when choosing the most appropriate delivery insurance.Type: Special ReportSource: PizzaMarketplace.com -
Restaurant Insurance - How to choose the proper coverage and the right policy
Worker's compensation, umbrella insurance, property insurance...finding the right coverage can feel overwhelming. But not have adequate insurance could spell financial disaster for an operator …Type: GuideSource: FastCasual.com -
Four Steps for Protecting Pizza Delivery Services
Reckless drivers and dangerous customers can leave a restaurant owner feeling vulnerable. One accident by a delivery driver or a dangerous customer can leave an owner liable. However, there are …Type: White PaperSource: PizzaMarketplace.com
