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Peter Romeo

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Articles by
Peter Romeo

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Workforce

Is there a union double agent on your payroll?

Labor advisors say more restaurant operations are being infiltrated by “salters” like the one who sparked the organization of Starbucks. Here’s what those targeted employers may be up against.

Leadership

First Watch co-founder Ken Pendery dies at age 70

He was involved in the daytime dining chain for 38 years, many of them spent as CEO. "Ken's impact and influence is—and will forever be—felt throughout our organization," current CEO Chris Tomasso said.

Workforce

Starbucks' union critics drop their demand for seats on the company's board

The move is the latest sign that relations are thawing and contract negotiations may soon begin.

Financing

First Watch blazes its own path on tech, aiming for multiple benefits

The breakfast-and-lunch chain is proceeding slowly and selectively in building its stack.

Leadership

What you might not know about Jacques Pepin

Restaurant Rewind: A chef, educator, author and early TV star, the relocated Frenchman helped to popularize fine-dining. And then there was his time at Howard Johnson's.

Workforce

Members of California's new fast-food wage-setting body are named

Unions will have a large presence on the nine-member Fast Food Council, which will be chaired by a career Senate staff member.

Workforce

Countdown to California's new fast-food wage is triggering some strangeness

Working Lunch: Why the sudden controversy over some provisions, and the backtracking by the new law's sponsor?

Marketing

Older brands try new tricks in their quest to stay relevant

Reality Check: A number of mature restaurant chains are out to prove that age is just a number.

Leadership

Cracker Barrel's new CEO airs her roadmap back to better times

Julie Masino wants to accelerate the family dining chain's rejuvenation efforts and menu evolution.

Workforce

Starbucks and the union organizing it have agreed to a truce

The coffee brand and Workers United, the parent of Starbucks Workers United, have pledged to hammer out a framework for collective bargaining.

Technology

Golden Corral deals with the aftermath of a data breach

Nearly 200,000 individuals may have had personal information swiped, according to the buffet chain. Meanwhile, at least 11 parties are recruiting potential victims for legal action against the brand.

Emerging Brands

Think recent closings were dramatic? Here's the whole chain Darden had to shutter

All 51 units of China Coast went dark on the same Tuesday morning. But that didn't stop its parent from considering other entries into the Asian market.

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