Former owners of Kellys Brew Pub in Albuquerque pay $1.4M in settlement

A local judge this week ordered two previous owners of Kellys Brew Pub and Restaurant in Albuquerque to pay nearly $1.4 million as part of settling a class-action lawsuit for underpaying its employees. The Albuquerque Journal reported: Former owners Dennis and Janice Bonfantine will pay $1,375,000 in legal costs and payments to servers who worked … Continue reading Former owners of Kellys Brew Pub in Albuquerque pay $1.4M in settlement

Judge rules former owners of Kellys Brew Pub in Albuquerque broke the law

A local judge ruled last week the previous owners of Kellys Brew Pub along Route 66 in Albuquerque violated the city's minimum-wage law, costing its employees thousands of dollars. The Albuquerque Journal reported Circuit Judge Benjamin Chavez said Dennis and Janice Bonfantine failed to follow a minimum-wage ordinance approved by voters in 2012, thus owing … Continue reading Judge rules former owners of Kellys Brew Pub in Albuquerque broke the law

Route 66 Malt Shop soon will close

What appeared to be almost inevitable is becoming reality -- the Route 66 Malt Shop in Albuquerque soon will close after losing its lease, according to a report by KRQE-TV in Albuquerque. It was reported in April the restaurant had lost its lease at 3800 Central Ave. SE, which would have expired July 31. Owner … Continue reading Route 66 Malt Shop soon will close

Albuquerque, former worker settle lawsuit with Route 66 Malt Shop

The city of Albuquerque and a former restaurant employee settled a lawsuit against the Route 66 Malt Shop over the eatery's refusal to pay a voter-mandated minimum wage increase, according to the Albuquerque Journal. The lawsuit was filed two years ago and was set to go to trial this week. Attorneys had made opening arguments … Continue reading Albuquerque, former worker settle lawsuit with Route 66 Malt Shop

Route 66 Malt Shop loses its lease

The Route 66 Malt Shop restaurant, in the Nob Hill area of Albuquerque, lost its lease on the property it is situated, and its future appears uncertain. According to Albuquerque Business First, the lease ends July 31: Sperry Van Ness/Walt Arnold Commercial Brokerage adviser and retail specialist Glenn Wright is now marketing the 1,920-square-foot space for … Continue reading Route 66 Malt Shop loses its lease