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A new minimum-wage model

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 08, 2014

For restaurateurs in Minnesota and Maryland, the minimum wage will depend on your sales level.

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Letting restaurant romances blossom

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 01, 2018

Employers often discourage staff romances. But Barteca, the parent of Barcelona and Bartaco, has found that giving Cupid some leeway makes a lot more sense.

Closet coffee king could leave Starbucks steamed

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 19, 2016

A former partner of the coffee giant has opened its first U.S. cafe.

Arby’s names Greg Vojnovic chief development officer

By Kelsey Squire on Aug. 24, 2015

In this newly created position, Vojnovic will lead the brand’s remodeling and growth efforts.

Inside Truck Yard

By Sara Rush Wirth on May 09, 2014

A converted garage in Dallas is designed to evoke a casual, come-as-you-are backyard party. Check out its vintage, eclectic restaurant design.

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Understanding the argument over tip sharing

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 12, 2018

A proposal to allow tip sharing between front- and back-of-house employees has touched off a firestorm. Here is what the two sides are saying about the plan, which is awaiting action from the Department of Labor.

Restaurants feel the competition from new meal channels

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 28, 2016

The competition for at-home meals in particular is surging, with novel choices like meal kits gaining some favor.

OpenTable ‘reviewers’ pick top trend-influencing restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 01, 2015

New York is the favored hunting grounds of foodies, but Minnesota and Oregon pose some competition.

Leaders rally to protect franchising model

By Peter Romeo on May 03, 2015

The NLRB’s push to shift franchisors’ responsibility of franchisees is seen as a lose-lose for all.

Darden to sell Red Lobster for $2.1 billion

May 16, 2014

The seller, Darden Restaurants, said it chose Golden Gate Capital in part because the deal would be all-cash. The purchase price is nine times Red Lobster’s EBITDA for the past year.

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