Former Black McDonald’s Franchisees File $1 Billion Lawsuit
McDonald’s is being sued by 52 Black former franchisees who allege the fast-food giant pushed them toward poorer neighborhoods and didn’t provide the same opportunities as their white c
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McDonald’s: Easterbrook’s Claims Have ‘No Legal Merit’
The fast-food chain argues that the former CEO should be held responsible in court.
Lawsuit Says Chipotle Short-Changed Cash-Paying Customers
A class-action lawsuit in Pennsylvania is accusing Chipotle of not giving the right amount of change to customers.
How Restaurants Can Tackle COVID's New Insurance Challenges
It’s all too easy for operators to leave the fine print of their brands’ insurance policies to agents.
Business Interruption Insurance as Restaurants Reopen: Now What
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on all industries across the nation. There’s no doubt the restaurant industry has been among the hardest hit.
The HEALS Act Could Leave Thousands of Restaurants in the Dark
While a potential second stimulus package remains in flux, there is concern brewing for restaurants.
What the New $1 Trillion HEALS Act Might Offer
On Monday, GOP leadership in the Senate introduced a $1 trillion stimulus package—labeled the HEALS Act—that would deliver more checks to citizens, several tweak
California Restaurants Must Provide COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
As the novel coronavirus spread throughout the country, Americans flocked to grocery stores to stockpile food and other essential goods and ordered takeout to support local restaurants
Leaders of 101-Unit Wendy’s Operator Accused of Harassment, Defrauding PPP
A former employee of Wendy’s franchisee Starboard Group is seeking $1 million in damages after accusing leadership of sexual harassment and directing her to defraud the Paycheck Protection Pr