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White Castle says a recent court decision could cost the chain $17B

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 23, 2023

The potential damages would cover all the instances that 9,500 employees used a biometric security system to access their store's computer.

Operations

Self-driving car doesn't shield Pappas Restaurants from a liquor liability suit

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 28, 2021

The multi-concept operator is being sued for $21 million for allegedly over-serving a patron whose car was supposed to drive him home.

Operations

Lawsuit questions legality of drive-thru-only service

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 13, 2019

An ADA lawsuit alleges that Taco Bell is discriminating against the sight-impaired at night, when only the drive-thru might be open.

Operations

Bartender arrested for selling drinks to mass-shooting culprit

By Peter Romeo on May 07, 2019

Authorities say the server should have known the murderer was intoxicated, if not mentally unstable.

Financing

Mike Isabella Concepts declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2018

The celebrity chef says publicity over a sexual harassment lawsuit led to a sales decline and lost development deals.

Outsourcing your background checks

By Bill Main on Nov. 08, 2000

Outsourcing your employee screening and background checks reduces the time and expense involved in checking personal, academic and professional histories yourself. It can also lessen your legal liability.

Are you covered?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 15, 2005

10 ways you’re exposed to liability and what to do about it.

Minor offenses = major headaches

By Bill Main on Apr. 24, 2001

Several years ago, my hometown university was named the #1 Party School by Playboy Magazine. Students reveled in the notoriety. Community members and university leaders were appalled.

Get your products custom

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 01, 2005

Not so long ago, only a restaurant chain with the heft of a McDonald's or an Applebee's or a Red Lobster could get a major food manufacturer to produce...

Distributors, operators expected to grow sales in '04Industry doldrums over?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 24, 2003

Foodservice distributors and restaurants are expected to show healthy sales growth next year, according to a report issued earlier this month by Pembroke...

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