Labor
The government wants to make it harder for businesses to avoid (or disrupt) unions
Nation’s Restaurant News 4/19
A return to the Joy Silk doctrine would ask employers to voluntarily recognize worker-formed unions and the NLRB also wants to ban captive audience meetings.
To Tip, or Not to Tip?
New York Times 4/19
Automated payment and the spread of tipping to every corner of the food-service business have helped workers weather the pandemic. But some consumers feel overwhelmed.
Food Industry Policy
L.A. County restricts single-use plastics for unincorporated areas, effective 2023
Los Angeles Times 4/19
Los Angeles County on Tuesday became the largest government entity to restrict single-use plastic food ware items from restaurants, stores, hospital cafeterias and food trucks.
L.A. County Takes Steps Toward Permanently Allowing Outdoor Dining
LA Weekly 4/19
Los Angeles County is taking steps toward making temporary outdoor dining ordinances more permanent in unincorporated county areas.
On the Side
The Changing Life of a Restaurant CMO
QSR Magazine 4/20
The chief marketing officer’s role at a quick-service brand is always shifting. But the pandemic hastened evolution up and down the C-suite of concepts nationwide.
Restaurants leverage delivery boom to reach 4/20 enthusiasts
Marketing Dive 4/18
Jack in the Box, Wingstop, TGI Fridays and Another Wing are among the restaurant brands running promotions tied to 4/20, a holiday celebrating weed culture.
