Serving up the latest restaurant industry news.
Labor
When employers steal wages from workers
CalMatters 7/25
Some of the lowest wage workers are getting their livelihoods stolen by their own employers.
MAYBE THE MARKET FOR DELIVERY IS SIMPLY SLOWING
Restaurant Business 7/26
The Bottom Line: As Domino’s confronts its driver shortage, perhaps it’s time to wonder whether overall demand for delivered food is shrinking in a more normalized environment.
Food Industry Policy
Want to vote on raising California’s minimum wage? Judge says not until 2024
KPBS 7/26
Californians still won’t get a chance to vote on a minimum wage hike this November, after a judge ruled late today that the campaign was at fault for missing a key deadline to get the measure on the ballot.
STARBUCKS UNION PROVIDES ORGANIZERS WITH A FINANCIAL SAFETY NET
Restaurant Business 7/26
Starbucks employees and outside advocates of their unionization drive have created a fund to support baristas who lose income because of their organizing efforts.
On the Side
Off-Premises Operator Kitchen United Raises $100 Million
FSR Magazine 7/25
Off-premises operator Kitchen United announced Monday that it raised $100 million, with contributions from recognizable investors like Burger King parent Restaurant Brands International, The Kroger Co., Circle K, and Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Peyton Manning.
Restaurants Should Invest in Tech Tools: You Can’t Afford Not To
Restaurant News 7/25
The past few years have been incredibly difficult for everyone, but the food service industry has suffered like few other industries have.
