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Peter Romeo

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Workforce

Wash. extends overtime pay to more managers

Salaried employees earning less than $83,356 annually would eventually be entitled to time-and-a-half pay.

Workforce

18 states call for keeping the 80/20 tip-credit rule

Their attorneys general say DOL’s proposed new guideline would be illegal and an intended solution to problems that aren’t evident.

Leadership

Lenny Comma resigns as Jack in the Box CEO, chairman

A search is commencing immediately for a successor, the chain said.

Leadership

Smokey Bones completes its management overhaul

The revamp includes six new hires by CEO James O'Reilly.

Emerging Brands

IHOP fires up a new concept

Flip’d by IHOP, a fast casual, will feature many IHOP specialties adjusted for eating on the run.

Financing

CapitalSpring invests in Mike Connor’s casual chains

The parties say the transaction will foster Connor Concepts' continued expansion beyond its Tennessee base.

Emerging Brands

Famous Dave’s gets a sister concept

The prototype for Clark Crew BBQ has opened, the first of several new concepts the company says it will unveil by Jan. 1.

Marketing

Gift card sales get off to a soft start

Bad weather may have dampened purchases on the first weekend of the holiday-shopping season, and shoppers have fewer days this year to shop for everyone on their lists.

Marketing

Joe Adney joins Black Bear as CMO

The fast-growing chain has also hired a VP of training and development.

Operations

Weekend defibrillator report: News that should jolt any restaurateur

Here are some guaranteed shockers that might have slipped past.

Operations

Romaine E. coli outbreak spreads to 23 states

Authorities are still looking at possible sources in the Salinas growing area of California.

Financing

The Palm goes on sale as its owners squabble

A federal judge cleared the way despite protests from one side in the fierce family battle.

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