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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Why restaurateurs should care about the result of Tuesday’s elections

The rout by Republicans, particularly in states like New Jersey and Virginia, could signal a change in the tenor of state and local labor policies.

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Vaccine mandates prove no shot in the arm for restaurants

Study after study shows the requirements are hurting sales and ironically intensifying the physical dangers faced by employees, says RB's Reality Check. Fortunately, for every Cujo of a customer, there’s one more like a golden retriever puppy.

Leadership

Black Box Intelligence names David Cantu CEO

The co-founder of HotSchedules also brings deep casual-dining experience to the job.

Operations

Restaurant industry presses Biden to address its supply-chain woes

Noting that 95% of restaurateurs have been stung by "significant" sourcing issues, the National Restaurant Association has called on the administration to make changes that promise long-term relief.

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Sonic rolls out tipping option to more than 2,000 units

The drive-in chain intends to offer guests an option at all of its units to reward employees with a gratuity.

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Starbucks loses a key battle in its effort to stay union-free

The NLRB ruled that a vote on organizing should be limited to a much smaller group of employees than the employer would have preferred, paring down the number of yea ballots that are needed.

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Paid family leave is dropped from Biden's bill

The measure would have required employers to provide employees with up to four weeks of paid leave for dealing with extraordinary family situations.

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NYC's vaccine mandate has been a disaster for restaurants, study finds

Operators have lost both business and staff because of the requirement, according to an industry association.

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DOL reinstates limits on use of a tip credit

Starting Dec. 28, the 80/20 rule is back in effect, along with a 30-minute limit on credit-qualifying side work.

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Is In-N-Out gambling with its reputation?

The iconic burger chain has taken an uncharacteristic political stance by refusing to check vaccine proofs, according to RB's Reality Check. History provides a preview of what the cult favorite can expect.

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Ready for the restaurant industry's next crisis?

This one could be worse than the pandemic, warns RB's Reality Check.

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EEOC limits religious exemptions under vaccine mandates

Restaurants and other employers can deny the exceptions in instances of "undue burden."

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