3 Brands Discuss the Bumps Along the Road to Sustainability

Recycled furnishings, solar-powered utilities and waste reduction measures all count as ways QSRs are practicing more sustainable operations. But as keen as customers are for brands that adhere to such earth-friendly practices, the folks at the helm of these restaurants say there’s nothing easy or cheap about incorporating sustainability into everyday operations. In fact, at a…

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Labor and Employment Guidelines for New Restaurants

Opening a new restaurant means navigating a maze of creative, logistical, and legal challenges that would make American film producer M. Night Shyamalan blush. From tricky wage and hour laws to devilishly short immigration forms, there are employment law hurdles lurking around every turn. With a little forethought, new restaurants can avoid being stuck in…

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Chicago-Based L3 Hospitality Buys Remaining 3 Units

Carlisle Corp. has sold its remaining three fast-casual LYFE Kitchen restaurants to the brand’s Chicago franchisee, L3 Hospitality Group. “We are proud of the local LYFE Kitchen brand we have developed in Chicago and are thankful for the opportunity to make additional enhancements,” said Gail Taggart, co-founder of L3 Hospitality, in a statement Friday. “We will…

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