Restaurant foot traffic has declined in the U.S. by 3%-3.5%. And expenses are way up.

In a dozen states, restaurants and worker advocates are fighting over how — and how much — tipped workers should be paid.

The number of people employed at restaurants and bars went up 0.3% in February from the month before.

Instead of $50 main courses, they’re opting for sandwiches and other lower-priced items, say restaurants around the country.

While takeout, delivery and drive-thru sales are above pre-pandemic levels, on-site dining remains down.

A new report from the McKinsey Global Institute says some will lose their jobs and low-wage workers are the most likely to be hit.

Critics worry that teens could be vulnerable to harassment or underage drinking, but supporters say it creates job opportunities.

Fast-food workers, who are often paid low wages and work limited hours, make up 11% of homeless workers in California, a study finds.

The employees became the first in the nation to form a union at one of the fast food chain’s restaurants.

Here’s Looking at You is up and running again — but the restaurant industry has changed a lot since the Before Times.