Restaurant Industry

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Commentary Economics, Cities
Jul 18 2026
The Hidden Problem with Democrats’ $25 Minimum Wage Bill
By Jarrett Dieterle, Kurt Huffman Read More
Commentary Cities, Economics Employment, New York City, Inflation
Apr 25 2026
A $33 Burger? As New York City Eyes $30 Minimum Wage, Restaurants Brace for Impact
By Jarrett Dieterle Read More
Commentary Economics, Cities Chicago, Progressive Policies, Labor
Mar 28 2026
Chicago Progressives Voted to Freeze Minimum Wage Hikes for Restaurant Workers. Why Won’t the Mayor Listen?
By Jarrett Dieterle Read More
Commentary Economics, Cities
Nov 13 2025
Stop Scaremongering Over Dynamic Pricing in Restaurants
By Jarrett Dieterle Read More
Commentary Governance, Economics
Nov 01 2025
Why Are Lawmakers Crusading Against Surge Pricing in Restaurants?
By Jarrett Dieterle Read More
Commentary Cities New York, New York City
Oct 21 2025
Lessons from D.C.: Why “$30 by ’30” Wage Plan Could Leave Servers with Less
By Jarrett Dieterle Read More
Commentary Economics Finance
Apr 25 2023
Economics Newsletter: The Death of Dining Out
By Allison Schrager Read More
Commentary Economics Finance
Dec 13 2022
Diners in a Downward Spiral
By Allison Schrager Read time 1 mins Read More
Commentary Economics Employment
Dec 22 2021
Restaurant Industry's Covid Struggles: Is the Worst Over?
By Allison Schrager Read time 1 mins Read More
Commentary Economics, Economics Employment
Jun 23 2021
Some Cities Return to Normal While Others Struggle to Leave COVID-19 Behind
By Allison Schrager Read time 1 mins Read More