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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Leadership

US Foods taps former Performance chief Dave Flitman as CEO

Flitman, who left the distributor's arch-rival in 2018, will assume the top job on Jan. 5.

Financing

SBA releases $83M in additional RRF aid

The assistance grants will be distributed to 169 operators who've already been notified of their funding.

Financing

Greg Flynn expands his hotel holdings with an 89-inn deal

The big Applebee's and Panera franchisee is acquiring control of the properties through a joint venture.

Workforce

Call the scrap yard. We have a labor model to be picked up.

Sweet & Sour: The restaurant business has grappled with labor challenges for about 40 years now, but never a situation as trying as the current one. It’s time to rethink the very nature of restaurant work.

Leadership

What restaurateurs should be watching this holiday season

Take a break from worrying about sales and staffing to indulge in some entertainment. Here are some viewing options with particular appeal for operators.

Workforce

New union aims to boost restaurant workers' wages in the South

The organization will consist of employees from all service businesses, providing more clout. Membership will also be transferable across industries.

Marketing

Restaurants urge the FTC not to over-regulate loyalty programs

Representatives are asking the federal agency to treat guest programs differently in its attempt to better safeguard consumers' privacy.

Workforce

Union tries to hijack Starbucks' Red Cup Day, rouse shareholders

Starbucks Workers Union announced its own Red Cup Day after alleging the company is misleading investors. The attempts to court customers and stockholders come as contract negotiations are underway.

Operations

FDA airs new supply-chain record-keeping rules

Restaurants may have to update their recording processes if they deal in certain products, including seafood and cheese.

Operations

Target starts curbside delivery of Starbucks drinks

The retailer said 200 of its stores will add the service before the start of the holidays. It proved "very, very popular" in a Q2 test, an executive commented.

Workforce

Starbucks union pokes the chain by debuting its own holiday red cup

The labor group said it will distribute its version on Red Cup Day to patrons who support the chain's unionization. Guests might also be encouraged to sing along with strikers.

Workforce

Lakisha Hunter went from gang leader to chef. Now she's showing others the way

The proprietor of Chicago's That Jerk Spot is easing youngsters with legal issues into restaurant careers.

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