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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Operations

Movement to ban gas cooking puts the heat on restaurants

Cities have quietly banned the use of gas stoves. Washington D.C. is the latest to push for all-electric kitchens and Boston may be next.

Workforce

Starbucks accuses federal watchdogs of helping to unionize the chain

The National Labor Relations Board was accused of violating its own fairness standards.

Workforce

California's controversial fast-food bill moves toward a Senate vote

The Fast Act would give quick-service workers a loud voice in determining their pay and job conditions. It's already been approved by the Assembly.

Food

New England restaurants are spared a big supply-chain hit

Pork supplies were expected to drop steeply on Aug. 15 because of new farming regulations. But the rules were postponed under an unusual agreement between industry and government.

Marketing

At Ruby Slipper, it's weekend brunchtime every day

The 22-unit New Orleans-themed operation promises a midday party seven days a week. And it serves breakfast and lunch, too.

Operations

NYC's Serafina group branches into the fast-casual market

At least eight Serafina Express restaurants are planned for the greater metropolitan area.

Workforce

4 ways restaurants can put a dent in substance abuse

Solutions can be as simple as nixing shift drinks or as hands-on as learning how to treat an overdose.

Financing

An ESG policy could land a company in trouble within these states

A new movement aims to counter "woke capitalism" by steering state support away from institutions that favor a commitment to ESG.

Workforce

Michigan's restaurants get a 205-day reprieve on tip credit ruling

The judge who effectively killed the standard says employers and regulators need time to adjust to his decision.

Workforce

Pennsylvania faces a tip-credit change that many servers may not even notice

Starting Aug. 5, restaurants can only use the tip credit for servers and bartenders making at least $135 a month in gratuities.

Operations

Los Angeles restaurants are spared a new mask mandate—for now

Local health officials noted that new data could still trigger the requirement, but not for at least a week.

Marketing

Ohio restaurants scramble for a shot at adding sports betting

The application process has opened for 1,000 establishments, with the gaming scheduled to begin Jan. 1.

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