Working Lunch: Politicians work overtime to hammer industry on … overtime

The overtime issue is back in the news at both the federal and state level. Align Public Strategies takes a look at what employers should expect going forward and how the industry is reacting.

Also, the restaurant industry is playing a much more prominent role in the presidential nomination process than it could ever imagine. The team thought with notable restaurateurs in the mix, it could potentially be a great opportunity to highlight the model. Then came the beatdown against McDonald’s Corp. and the industry. The Align crew discusses how that is playing out.

Finally, it’s been a big week in the delivery space with Amazon suspending their delivery operations. If Amazon founder Jeff Bezos can’t make money at it, it shows how hard the delivery road is for operators. The team talks about those stories and wraps it up with the legislative scorecard.

Align Public Strategies is a full-service public affairs and creative firm that helps corporate brands, governments and non-profit organizations navigate the outside world and inform their internal decision-making. This article does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors or management of Nation's Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality.