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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Marketing

Restaurant chains have been the subjects of crazy rumors. Here are some standouts.

Restaurant Rewind: The industry has given rise to reports that defy reason. But that doesn't mean they didn't find traction.

Workforce

Fertitta's Landry's chain is sued by EEOC for allegedly picking on an Iranian employee

The suit alleges that the woman was routinely mocked for her appearance and accent, and that the company failed to stop it when the woman complained.

Leadership

How Chicago restaurants got burned by their own advocate

Working Lunch: The Illinois Restaurant Association threw in the towel without so much as making a fist.

Marketing

Cracker Barrel fires up its first loyalty program

Users can earn prizes ranging from a heat-and-eat platter to any hot entree. The points can also be used for items sold in the concept's retail shops.

Workforce

Fla. resort draws fire for its handling of a nursing mother on the payroll

Federal enforcement officials say the Hammock did not meet the requirements set out in a new law called the PUMP Act.

Workforce

With Chicago set to kill the tip credit, labor advocates are focusing on the next domino

After local industry advocates dropped their opposition, a bill to phase out the employer payroll concession is being described as a done deal.

Leadership

Georgia Restaurant Association names Stephanie Fischer CEO

The longtime industry veteran will succeed the retiring Karen Bremer starting Oct. 30.

Operations

Does California just hate restaurants?

Reality Check: The industry's largest state market is about to hit the business, a significant part of its economy, with all sorts of changes and new burdens. What gives?

Marketing

Calif. is poised to OK Amsterdam-style weed cafes

Dispensaries would be allowed to sell foods and beverages for on-site consumption, and feature live entertainment, under a bill heading for Gov. Newsom's signature. It also allows pot users to light up on-premise.

Emerging Brands

When a 'Help Wanted' sign turns into a 'For Sale' notice

Reality Check: Five weeks of management hell was enough for this industry vet of 47 years.

Workforce

Philly coffee shops give their union a heave-ho

Two units of Good Karma have been okayed to end their representation by Workers United, the union behind the push to organize Starbucks.

Technology

Don't give computers the keys to your restaurant, FSTEC attendees are warned

During a Technomic report on the state of technology, attendees were advised to factor human intervention into their contingency plans.

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