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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Workforce

President Biden takes aim at anti-poaching agreements

The executive order gives restaurant employees fewer restrictions on the jobs they can take. Fast-food concepts are one of the intended targets.

Financing

How the Restaurant Revitalization Fund let restaurants down

Operators say the potential lifeline was jerked away in an information vacuum that left them angry and frustrated.

Marketing

Rock Bottom launches a $300 beer club

Members of the Beer Barrel Club get their own keg and a $300 credit for refills.

Operations

Oregon calls for emergency measures to protect workers from dangerously hot weather

By week's end, restaurateurs and other employers may be required to meet new safety rules.

Operations

Colorado bans polystyrene restaurant packaging

The law takes effect in 2022, but restaurants have a grace period in which to use up their inventories.

Marketing

Walk-On's names its first CMO, Luke DeRouen

Simultaneously, six other executives were promoted, strengthening the sports bar concept's infrastructure for growth.

Leadership

Greg Trojan to retire as BJ's CEO

The nine-year veteran will be succeeded by President and CFO Greg Levin. Thomas Houdek will become financial chief.

Leadership

Supply chain execs get more respect—and pay, study finds

A survey of procurement specialists also points to renewed respect for purchasing and distribution functions.

Financing

Logan's Roadhouse parent agrees to buy J. Alexander's for $220M

The cash tender offer represents a 14% premium over J. Alexander's stock price.

Financing

Fertitta includes more restaurant brands in his going-public merger deal

The resulting company will now also operate Mastro's, Vic and Anthony's, and Catchsteak.

Leadership

Red Lobster names former Chili's chief Kelli Valade CEO

Currently Black Box CEO, Valade will succeed Kim Lopdrup at the seafood giant on Aug. 2.

Financing

Quick: Which restaurant segment is currently soaring?

Not even Jeopardy’s best might have nailed the surprising answer.

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