Flynn Restaurant Group

Flynn Restaurant Group is a leading restaurant franchisee managing a diverse portfolio of fast-food brands, including Wendy's, with an emphasis on growth and operational excellence.

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Flynn Restaurant Group - Political Lobbying and Wage Policy

The article details that Greg Flynn, founder of Flynn Restaurant Group, donated to Gov. Newsom and engaged in lobbying efforts to secure a regulatory exemption for Panera Bread while simultaneously raising wages at its California locations.

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These companies profit from authoritarian practices through their business dealings. Although they may not be directly enforcing oppressive policies, their actions contribute to the economic and operational sustenance of authoritarian regimes.

Latest Events

MAR

06

2024

Flynn Restaurant Group - Political Lobbying and Wage Policy
-8.13

The article details that Greg Flynn, founder of Flynn Restaurant Group, donated to Gov. Newsom and engaged in lobbying efforts to secure a regulatory exemption for Panera Bread while simultaneously raising wages at its California locations.
-50

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 19

The article exposes Greg Flynn's significant political contributions and his reported lobbying of Gov. Newsom's staff to secure a bread exemption, a move that undermines democratic labor policies and shows a disregard for fair regulatory practices.

Panera Bread Owner Who Donated to California Gov. Newsom to Hike Wages After Outcry
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Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 19

Despite the negative implications of his political maneuvers, Flynn Restaurant Group's decision to raise wages at its California Panera Bread locations from $16 to $20 per hour demonstrates a commitment to improving worker conditions.

Panera Bread Owner Who Donated to California Gov. Newsom to Hike Wages After Outcry
MAR

01

2024

Flynn Group Lobbying Effort Meeting with Newsom Staff
-66.97

Flynn Restaurant Group's executive reportedly met with Newsom staff as part of a group lobbying effort against a proposed wage bill, raising concerns over the company's political influence and its potential impact on worker rights and democratic processes.
-75

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 19

Flynn Restaurant Group, through its executive Flynn, engaged in a lobbying effort by meeting with Newsom staff to influence policy regarding wage legislation. This action reflects a troubling exercise of corporate political influence aimed at undermining worker protections, an indicator of complicity with policies that may contribute to authoritarian practices and the erosion of democratic accountability.

Flynn Says He Met With Newsom Staff in Group Lobbying Effort
MAR

15

2023

Flynn Restaurant Group Minimum Wage Adjustment Amid Political Donation Controversy
11.79

Amid allegations linking political donor ties to preferential exemptions, Flynn Restaurant Group announced an increase in its minimum wage to $20 per hour. While this decision demonstrates a commitment to better labor practices, it also raises concerns regarding its substantial political contributions.
-40

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 19

Flynn Restaurant Group, through its major donor Greg Flynn, has contributed over $164,800 to Governor Newsom’s campaigns. This significant political contribution, combined with allegations that such ties may have influenced favorable treatment regarding wage exemptions, suggests a problematic intersection between corporate political donations and regulatory exemptions. Such practices can undermine transparent governance and raise concerns about corporate complicity in political favoritism.

Newsom Donor Greg Flynn Agrees to Pay $20 Minimum Wage Amid ‘PaneraGate’ Scandal
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Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 19

In response to public backlash and controversy over potential preferential exemptions tied to political donations, Flynn Restaurant Group’s decision to raise its minimum wage to $20 per hour reflects a positive shift towards fair labor practices. By ensuring higher wages for its employees, the company is taking steps to support worker rights, which is a crucial element of ethical business practices.

Newsom Donor Greg Flynn Agrees to Pay $20 Minimum Wage Amid ‘PaneraGate’ Scandal