Lisa Jennings

2 weeks ago | restaurantbusinessonline.com | Lisa Jennings

There’s no getting around the fact that restaurants use a lot of plastic in their daily operations, from cling wrap to deli containers to food-safety gloves. With concern rising about the health implications of plastic microparticles in the environment, restaurant operators may want to reduce their plastic use. But tackling the issue can seem daunting. Restaurateur and chef Edward Lee is here to help.

2 weeks ago | restaurantbusinessonline.com | Lisa Jennings

As July brings another round of phased-in minimum wage increases in various states around the country, the debate over the tip credit also remains in play in some markets. In Chicago on Monday, state lawmakers and labor activists plan to celebrate the phase-out of the tipped wage there with a release of a report on its impact, with hope the legislation will be adopted statewide.

2 weeks ago | restaurantbusinessonline.com | Lisa Jennings

Auntie Anne’s has unveiled a new “future-ready” look designed to take the brand out of malls. Described as “sleek and modern” by Mike Freeman, president of brands at parent company GoTo Foods, Auntie Anne’s refresh is designed to better cater to Millennials and Gen Z as the brand moves into streetside locations—or really anywhere else franchisees want to take the pretzel-based snack concept.

2 weeks ago | restaurantbusinessonline.com | Lisa Jennings

FacebookTwitterLinkedInThe federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour has not changed since 2009. | Photo: Shutterstock. After years of opposing proposed increases to the federal minimum wage, a leading Republican is pushing for an increase to $15 per hour. Republican Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) on Tuesday introduced legislation that would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour from the current $7.25 per hour.

2 weeks ago | restaurantbusinessonline.com | Lisa Jennings

A message to social media content creators: Don’t mess with In-N-Out. The Irvine, California-based fast-food chain last week sued comedian Bryan Arnett in federal court, charging him with trademark infringement, trade libel and trespassing after he pretended to be an In-N-Out worker in videos and made “lewd, derogatory and profane remarks” to customers, and stating that cockroaches and condoms had been found in the food, according to the lawsuit.