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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Operations

NYC restaurateurs sue to block the city's vaccine mandate

The lawsuit alleges that Mayor de Blasio's executive order creating the requirement was capricious and a violation of some individuals' rights.

Financing

Re-staffing problems cut into Red Robin's Q2 sales

Unfilled positions prompted the chain to cut hours, reducing the top and bottom lines.

Financing

After a strong summer, restaurants wonder if delta is about to end the party

Several major players say they're already detecting a softening of sales. Will that carry into the group-party season?

Emerging Brands

Chili's parent bets on a second virtual concept

Maggiano's Italian Classics features Italian standards, with an emphasis on $10 lunch combos.

Financing

Chili's shoots past 2019 sales levels, but Maggiano's lags

Comps for both brands were helped by the It's Just Wings virtual concept, but off-premise business slipped overall.

Operations

Chicago reimposes a mask requirement for dine-in restaurant guests

Employees will also be required to wear a face covering.

Leadership

Scott Redler named chief experience officer for Freddy's

A co-founder of the brand, Redler has been COO for 19 years.

Operations

How NYC’s vaccination mandate will work—or at least should

Guidelines released on the brink of enactment leave restaurants with more than a few questions.

Financing

Parent of Famous Dave's is on a hunt for brands

BBQ Holdings says it'd like to add pizza and breakfast brands, but isn't stopping there.

Operations

OSHA advises restaurants and other workplaces to put masks back on

The recommendation applies to workers in high-risk areas, regardless of whether they've been vaccinated.

Financing

IHOP strikes deal for nontraditional development across Ontario

The first location will be what the chain's parent describes as a one-of-a-kind located in a truck stop.

Financing

Chicken sandwich boom pecks both ways, franchisee of BK and Popeyes finds

The craved item bolstered sales at Carrols' burger restaurants, but a glut of competition dampened business for its chicken outlets.

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