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Two kingpins of Philly's landmark Tony Luke's get 20 months in prison for cooking the books

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 26, 2024

Founder Tony Lucidonio and son Nicky underreported revenues and paid employees under the table for 11 years, cheating the IRS out of $1.3 million in taxes, according to the Justice Department.

Operations

NYC is forming a watchdog agency to regulate delivery services

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 26, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams says discussions are already underway to launch a Department of Sustainable Delivery for the city, noting it'd be the first of its kind in the nation.

Food

Arizona lawmakers propose a ban on lab-grown proteins and plant products with meaty names

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 19, 2024

Dual bills aim to thwart competition for the state's agricultural industry, and particularly its cattle trade.

Financing

House votes to kill the new 'joint employer' definition

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 12, 2024

A resolution to halt the change was passed by a bipartisan vote, buoying the hopes of opponents that the Senate will follow the House's lead.

Workforce

Something's gotten into government this year. Here's why you should care

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 12, 2024

Working Lunch: The past week has brought at least one long-awaited and controversial regulatory change. But that's not all that's happening.

Operations

House committee hears how crime is hurting restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 11, 2024

The CEO of the Elmer's pancake chain shares how its units have been stung, even to the point of having to close.

Workforce

Feds raise the penalties for OSHA infractions

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 11, 2024

Fines were increased by 3.2%, or the rate of inflation, to maintain their strength as deterrents, DOL said.

Operations

Maybe cash should be king again for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 10, 2024

Reality Check: Credit card fees are increasingly being passed along to consumers, offsetting a moderation in menu inflation. Operators need to do something about that.

Workforce

The union organizing Starbucks opts to bail from another concept it represents

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 09, 2024

Workers United has filed for regulators' approval to part company with an Ultimo Coffee cafe. The move comes as a majority of the coffee shop's employees take steps to oust the group.

Financing

Las Vegas operator is sent to prison for under-reporting sales

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 08, 2024

Raul Gil, the proprietor of three Casa Don Juan restaurants, was also found guilty of drafting bogus financial records to support his inaccurate tax filings.

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