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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Operations

What can Bloomin' Brands expect from disgruntled shareholder Starboard Value?

Restaurant Rewind: There could be a preview in the pressure Starboard put on Bloomin' arch-rival Darden Restaurants nine years ago.

Leadership

Jennifer Tate is stepping down as Cracker Barrel's CMO

The former Olive Garden marketing chief will seek other opportunities, Cracker Barrel said. Her departure was announced two weeks after the transition to a new CEO began.

Operations

Listeria-contaminated milkshakes kill 3 in Washington, health officials report

Three other patrons of a Frugals fast-food restaurant in Tacoma were hospitalized but survived, the state said. The listeria was found in ice cream machines.

Food

New pork rules could affect more than the cost of chops and ribs

Working Lunch: The strategy that changed what items can be sold in California, Massachusetts and New Jersey could be refocused on other protein sources, driving up the cost of beef and poultry.

Emerging Brands

Maple & Ash backers say they have proof of PPP cheating

Newly unsealed court documents contend the evidence abounds, potentially complicating the legal battles involving the high-volume concept.

Leadership

John Dillon is out as president of Denny's

He "ceased to be an executive officer" as of Tuesday, the company said in a securities filing. But he will serve in a "non-executive" capacity through the remainder of the fiscal year.

Food

Where to look for the next killer menu trend

Reality Check: The pace of menu development has increased markedly this summer. Where are all the new ideas going to come from? We have some suggestions.

Workforce

Panda, Au Bon Pain, 7-Eleven are ordered to pay $5M for violating NYC's scheduling restrictions

The operators were accused of such infractions as changing schedules less than two weeks in advance, and not paying a bonus to workers who opened a restaurant after closing it the night before.

Leadership

Chuy's co-founder Mike Young dies at age 74

An entrepreneur who said he relied on Jose Cuervo for his design ideas, the lifetime Austin restaurateur also opened several independents in his hometown.

Workforce

Will $30 replace $15 as the target for minimum-wage increases?

Restaurant Rewind: A proposal to require $30 an hour for some foodservice employees is already scheduled for consideration by Los Angeles County officials next month. Is it a fluke or an omen? The past provides some clues.

Workforce

How Ohio's controversial abortion vote could be a blow for restaurants

Working Lunch: Proponents of killing the tip credit through referendum were spared a tougher fight.

Operations

GM gets prison time for scamming his restaurants' loyalty program

Mancino's 30-year employee ran the con for 4 years, embezzling $100,000 before being found out.

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