McDonald's raising hourly rate at company-owned stores in U.S.
McDonald’s is raising pay at 650 company-owned stores in the U.S. as part of its push to hire thousands of new workers in a tight labor market.
McDonald’s is raising pay at 650 company-owned stores in the U.S. as part of its push to hire thousands of new workers in a tight labor market.
Alcohol to go becomes permanent in Florida
Florida restaurants will be able to sell cocktails along with delivery and take out food orders even after the coronavirus pandemic ends under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.
Florida restaurants will be able to sell cocktails along with delivery and take out food orders even after the coronavirus pandemic ends under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.
Chipotle raises average wage to $15 per hour, provides path to six-figure salaried positions
Chiptole is raising the average wage to $15 an hour in an effort to hire more workers as the restaurant industry struggles to find its footing amid a labor shortage induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chiptole is raising the average wage to $15 an hour in an effort to hire more workers as the restaurant industry struggles to find its footing amid a labor shortage induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
More COVID restrictions ease across NYC, NJ, CT
More restrictions are easing in New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut just in time for Mother's Day weekend.
More restrictions are easing in New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut just in time for Mother's Day weekend.
IHOP responds to Adam Sandler with free milkshakes on Long Island
I-HOP locations across Long Island are dedicating an entire day to actor and comedian Adam Sandler in response to his viral clap-back for being told to wait for a table.
I-HOP locations across Long Island are dedicating an entire day to actor and comedian Adam Sandler in response to his viral clap-back for being told to wait for a table.
Chicken wing shortage: Restaurants nationwide worried over skyrocketing prices
Restaurants all over the country are reporting the same. The wings have flown the coop.
Restaurants all over the country are reporting the same. The wings have flown the coop.
Looking to rebound, beach businesses seek willing workers
Bars and restaurants on Long Island are eagerly awaiting the high season as pandemic restrictions are lifted. But some spots are having trouble hiring help.
Bars and restaurants on Long Island are eagerly awaiting the high season as pandemic restrictions are lifted. But some spots are having trouble hiring help.
America's obsession with the fried chicken sandwich
Cheeky Sandwiches serves up a chicken sandwich with a twist. It's made with a piece of fried chicken topped with crunchy purple cabbage and smothered in gravy all on a buttermilk biscuit.
Cheeky Sandwiches serves up a chicken sandwich with a twist. It's made with a piece of fried chicken topped with crunchy purple cabbage and smothered in gravy all on a buttermilk biscuit.
NYC indoor dining, personal care services, gyms, fitness centers to expand capacity
The indoor dining capacity in New York City can expand to 75% beginning May 7, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
The indoor dining capacity in New York City can expand to 75% beginning May 7, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
New Jersey tops list of 'best pizza states'
New Jersey, not New York, is the big cheese at the top of an influential food publication's list of the 10 best states for pizza.
New Jersey, not New York, is the big cheese at the top of an influential food publication's list of the 10 best states for pizza.
Cuomo to lift curfew for dining, seating at bars to resume in NYC
Restaurants will be allowed to stay open for regular operating hours and seating will be allowed at bars in New York City beginning next month.
Restaurants will be allowed to stay open for regular operating hours and seating will be allowed at bars in New York City beginning next month.
New restaurant owner can't find workers who want to give up unemployment payment
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
Restaurants say they're having trouble hiring; employees found other jobs during pandemic
But a key ingredient to a successful comeback is having enough employees, and for many, that’s a problem. Restaurants are not only working to fill tables, they’re working to fill positions.
But a key ingredient to a successful comeback is having enough employees, and for many, that’s a problem. Restaurants are not only working to fill tables, they’re working to fill positions.
Schumer urges restaurant owners to apply for relief program
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer appeared at a Manhattan seafood eatery to urge restauraters to apply for a $28.6 billion federal restaurant relief program.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer appeared at a Manhattan seafood eatery to urge restauraters to apply for a $28.6 billion federal restaurant relief program.
Florida McDonald's offers $50 just to show up for job interview
A McDonald's location is so desperate for workers that it has offered people $50 just to show up for a job interview.
A McDonald's location is so desperate for workers that it has offered people $50 just to show up for a job interview.
American Express revenue drops as pandemic slows travel, dining
AmEx saw its first-quarter profits rise sharply but revenue drop as fewer customers used their credit cards and those with balances paid down debt.
AmEx saw its first-quarter profits rise sharply but revenue drop as fewer customers used their credit cards and those with balances paid down debt.
NYC launching $30 million campaign to revive tourism industry
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a $30 million effort through NYC & Company to bring back tourists.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a $30 million effort through NYC & Company to bring back tourists.
NYC restaurants cutting out third-party delivery services
Forking over hefty delivery app fees has been a growing problem for many during the pandemic, but now some eateries are getting some high-tech help.
Forking over hefty delivery app fees has been a growing problem for many during the pandemic, but now some eateries are getting some high-tech help.
NY restaurants will be allowed to stay open until midnight
Beginning April 19, restaurants can have indoor service until midnight, and the curfew for catered events will be until 1 a.m.
Beginning April 19, restaurants can have indoor service until midnight, and the curfew for catered events will be until 1 a.m.
Long Island restaurants still struggling to find staff as reopening continues
As the tri-state continues to reopen, restaurants are finding it more difficult to hire back the staff they need to support their business.
As the tri-state continues to reopen, restaurants are finding it more difficult to hire back the staff they need to support their business.