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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Leadership

Bob Bafundo out at Rave in a management reorg

Mike Burns joins the two-chain company as COO, and Douglas Kwong comes aboard to head marketing.

Workforce

Chicago restaurants win mayor’s support for keeping a tip credit

But the wage-hike plan from Lori Lightfoot would raise the city’s minimum pay to $15 an hour by July 2021.

Financing

Bankrupt, Houlihan's accepts $40M bid from Landry's

Parent company HRI Holdings is simultaneously seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and a purchase by Tilman Fertitta's empire.

Leadership

Subway names a former BK chief as CEO

John Chidsey will succeed Trevor Haynes, who will become president of North American operations.

Financing

Famous Dave’s posts proof its turnaround is working

For the first six weeks of Q4, off-premise business has lifted comparable sales for company units by 7%, according to parent BBQ Holdings.

Workforce

McDonald’s is hit with harassment suit in wake of Easterbrook firing

Labor advocates have amplified their accusations that the chain tolerates sexual mistreatment. They’re also calling again for the franchisor to be treated as a joint employer.

Operations

New owner airs plans for Kona Grill

One Group says it will adopt some of what’s worked for its main concept, STK.

Financing

TGI Fridays to be acquired in a $380M deal

The transaction with Allegro Merger will once again make the granddaddy of the casual segment a public company.

Operations

A routine mopping turns deadly at a Buffalo Wild Wings

Authorities say a commonly used bleach compound may have reacted with acidic floor residue to create toxic fumes, killing a manager and sickening at least 13 others.

Financing

In brief: Q3 results for Ruth’s Chris, Chuy’s, J. Alexander’s, STK

At a time of free-falling traffic for the industry, the smaller casual brands relied largely on pricing to improve results.

Workforce

Buffalo Wild Wings contends with a high-profile racial incident

Sensitivity training will be stepped up, and the chain will look at other remedies such as upgrading its applicant screening.

Operations

8 stunners from the Global Restaurant Leadership Conference

Amid talk of delivery, ghost kitchens and a worldwide shortage of restaurant talent, speakers and attendees aired a few surprises. Here’s a sampling.

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