On the Pass

Indiana, Nebraska, Washington and West Virginia eased youth-employment rules while Oregon tightened them. Here's what changed, with links to the official rules.

Chain restaurant closures nearly doubled last year. Here's what drove the wave and how independent operators can run lean enough to outlast it.

B.C.'s minimum wage hit $18.25, the highest of any province. See how the raise ripples up your whole pay band — and how to protect your margins.

Learn why the best ice cream shops schedule for the weather, not the week — and how weather-aware scheduling protects your summer margin.

Five daily metrics fast-casual and QSR franchise owners need on their dashboard — and what each one is telling you when you read it right.