Restaurant’s actions leads to Albuquerque adding teeth to minimum-wage law

KOAT-TV in Albuquerque reported the city likely will approve enforcement measures for a minimum-wage increase approved by voters in 2012. The impetus to add teeth to the law was the Route 66 Malt Shop's refusal to comply with it last year. The owner's son also reportedly threatened an employee who blew the whistle on the restaurant's noncompliance … Continue reading Restaurant’s actions leads to Albuquerque adding teeth to minimum-wage law

Wigwam Motel owner: Route 66 needs a younger, more diverse crowd

The Los Angeles Times this week posted an interesting feature about Wigwam Motel operator Kumar Patel, who is trying to attract a younger and more diverse group of customers to ensure Route 66's survival. Route 66's future demographic problems are self-evident: about 97 percent of its travelers are white, with a median age of 55. … Continue reading Wigwam Motel owner: Route 66 needs a younger, more diverse crowd