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Peter Romeo

Editor at Large

Articles by
Peter Romeo

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Marketing

Outback parent Bloomin' Brands names a new CMO

Danielle Vona, a veteran of Sonic and Pepsico, moves up from CMO of Outback.

Financing

After $800B in loans, PPP comes to an end

The loan program stopped accepting applications on Monday, but is still processing requests in hand. It provided a lifeline to more than 450,000 restaurants and hotels.

Financing

Missed your chance at a Restaurant Revitalization Fund grant? Don’t be so sure

Restaurateurs whose applications won't be considered before the $29 billion fund runs out would have a shot at quickly collecting if Congress replenishes the pool.

Financing

Family dining looks for transformation after 2020’s struggles

The sector’s biggest players indulged in considerable reinvention attempts as they felt the loss of breakfast and particular challenges at off-premise.

Workforce

Red Robin says it has its labor problems licked

Because of a new approach to hiring and training, the casual chain should be fully staffed by early summer, CEO Paul Murphy told investors.

Financing

5 tailwinds aiding Cracker Barrel’s sales

Like every chain, the family dining specialist has been helped by eased capacity restrictions, widespread vaccinations and direct federal aid to consumers. . But it's also reaped the benefits of several unique factors

Emerging Brands

Ground Round to give a beer concept a try

A new spinoff called GR Kitchen & Taps will be paired with a hotel.

Financing

Congress eyes $20B for hotel hiring, but a union says, 'No thanks'

A Unite Here local says the money will further enrich owners and operators without necessarily trickling down to workers. It's pressing for direct aid to unemployed members.

Workforce

Editors' Roundtable: Why restaurants are facing a labor shortage

Editors Jonathan Maze and Peter Romeo discuss the industry's current labor challenge, why restaurants are facing the issue, and how to get out of it.

Leadership

Peter Ortiz joints Huddle House's parent as chief development officer

The franchise veteran previously helped to expand Qdoba, Moe's and Potbelly.

Operations

Weather outlook is bad for restaurants, but President Biden has a $1B plan

The funds are earmarked to lessen the damage from what is expected to be a record year for bad weather.

Operations

New York officially reopens, but customers still dine outside

Some restaurateurs find the state's new guidelines confusing, while others find it a call to action. Customers simply enjoy the nice weather.

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