In a competitive hospitality landscape, knowing and using strong risk management techniques becomes a key part of thriving and succeeding in this ever-changing field. Dealing with the complexities of the restaurant business requires a detailed approach to managing risks, which is key to protecting both the assets of the business and its reputation. Restaurants face … Read more
Four Minneapolis restaurants with shared ownership will pay $105,784 in back wages, damages and penalties to resolve violations identified by U.S. Department of Labor, including illegally firing an employee who cooperated with investigators. The department’s Wage and Hour Division found Boludo Holding Co. and its owners, Jerad Rassmussen and Facundo Defraia, violated the Fair Labor … Read more
Picking the right POS system for your restaurant can feel like a big decision, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. The key is to focus on what makes your day-to-day easier and keeps your customers happy—whether that’s managing tables, tracking inventory or speeding up service. Here’s what to look for and a few examples … Read more
A federal court has ordered the owner of three West Michigan taco restaurants to pay 177 workers a total of $823,326 after the court granted the U.S. Department of Labor’s request for summary judgment, concluding that the restaurants operated an illegal tip pool that led to violations of federal minimum wage and overtime regulations. On … Read more
The U.S. Department of Labor obtained a consent judgment and order in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on Dec. 2, 2024, that requires D’Nuez Corp. and owners Antonio Rendon and Albino Rendon – operators of three restaurants in Chicago and Berwyn – to pay 53 employees a total of $125,000 … Read more
