McDonald’s Corp. has named Ian Borden, left, to the position of president of the company’s international division, an expanded role created in the aftermath of the firing of Steve Easterbrook. The new role comes after Joe Erlinger was named McDonald’s USA president after Easterbrook’s abrupt exit last month. Erlinger was previously president of international operated markets. He… read more
The attorneys general of 18 states and the District of Columbia have blasted a proposed change in the way restaurants determine when they’re obliged to pay servers and other tipped employees the full minimum wage instead of taking a tip credit, saying federal regulators’ planned discontinuation of the 80/20 guideline would be illegal. In a… read more
Taco Bell, which has yet to jump on the plant-based protein trend, has developed two meatless menu items for international consumers including a Crunchy Taco filled with “meat” made of pulled oats and legumes. The meatless plant-based ingredient, which looks and tastes like ground beef, is seasoned with Taco Bell’s proprietary spices. The taco is topped with shredded… read more
McDonald’s black franchisees are choosing to leave the chain, Business Insider reported. In 2008, there were about 304 black franchisees at the chain and in 2017, there were 222. The average cash flow of black franchisees is much less than the average cash flow of all of the chain’s restaurants, the report said, citing franchisees,… read more
Reusables will see more widespread adoption: It’s been well over a year since plastic straws were at the epicenter of sustainability debates, and in that time the lens has widened considerably to include, well, pretty much everything else that might hold a takeout meal. Single-use takeout containers, cups and utensils are all under increased scrutiny…. read more
The restaurant industry added 25,300 jobs in November, or nearly 1 out of every 10 new jobs in the economy, as the business continues to expand with little sign of a slowdown. New U.S. Labor Department data released Friday shows that the industry now employs 12.3 million people, up more than 300,000 over the past year…. read more
European food-delivery giant Delivery Hero has agreed to buy a South Korean rival for $4 billion, heating up the global battle to meet growing consumer demand for delivered meals. Online food-delivery businesses around the world are joining forces and attracting investment as more consumers opt to have their meals brought to their homes or offices,… read more
To Our Valued Subscriber: As this is the last American Recruiters Global Foodservice Newsletter for 2019, on behalf of me and all my American Recruiters colleagues, we want to THANK all our clients and candidates for working with us this year. Regardless of which segment of the Foodservice Industry you are in, it’s still a… read more
-via ADT Security Services When people talk about living within their means, they don’t just mean buying the cheapest house available. From groceries to transportation, many factors can affect cost of living, and these vary widely across the U.S. Considering how much income can also vary among states, it’s important for people to recognize the… read more
By Linda Le Phan – Ladders Every company that intends to have long-term success knows that retaining great employees is a critical piece of that success. And with this intention, most continually strive to create a productive working environment full of high-performing, dedicated employees that are enthusiastic and focused. We’re no stranger to this at Kununu;… read more