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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Operations

CDC chief warns of another COVID surge if states don't slow their reopenings

Walensky's emotional alert comes as restaurants report strenghening sales under loosened restrictions.

Technology

Red Robin hires Darla Morse as CIO

She joins the casual chain after serving in a similar role at Carl's Jr. and Inspire Brands.

Financing

Famous Dave's cites proof of a rebound for casual dining

The barbecue chain andd its sister concept Granite City Food and Brewery both saw sales soar in March, thanks to easing restrictions, vaccinations and easy comparisons.

Operations

How Golden Corral is adapting to new realities

The pandemic accelerated the buffet chain’s evolution into other service formats. Here are some of the avenues it’s pursuing.

Financing

Senate votes to extend PPP lending for 2 months

The Senate voted to extend PPP lending for two months, clearing the way for restaurants and other small businesses to apply for the $110 billion left in the program through May.

Financing

SBA expands the limits on a secondary small-business relief program

Restaurants can soon apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan of up $500,000 for everyday expenses.

Financing

Restaurants may have to wait for $29B in new federal aid

Administrators of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund are shooting for a one-month ramp up, but can't say when they'll begin distributing grants.

Workforce

Olive Garden's parent company raises pay as sales rebound

Darden Restaurants says it will reward hourly employees with $17 million in bonuses while raising its pay scale to $12 an hour.

Operations

Illinois opens a loophole to dining room caps: Vaccinated guests don't count

Customers who can prove they're fully vaccinated against COVID_19 or tested negative three days prior to their visit aren't counted toward the capacity limits.

Emerging Brands

Chili's adds a takeout option for its virtual concept, It's Just Wings

The chicken wing concept now lets customers place pickup orders through Google and Google Maps.

Workforce

Department of Labor proceeds with tip-pooling expansion

Starting in May, restaurants that don't use a tip credit can include back-of-house workers in the pool.

Emerging Brands

7-Eleven just opened its first drive-thru

The c-store giant's newest experimental store will allow customers to buy Laredo Taco Co. food and 7-Eleven beverages without leaving their cars

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