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Peter Romeo

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Workforce

7-Eleven franchisees ask to close overnight because labor's too tight

The operators say graveyard sales barely cover the staffing cost. It's the latest indication of a shortage of workers hurting operations.

Financing

The $29B Restaurant Revitalization Fund could run out of money in 'weeks'

National Restaurant Association officials say the pool could run dry before many companies can get aid. And not every type of restaurant will even be considered for another 21 days.

Operations

New York to drop most restaurant restrictions on May 19

The move coincides with an end of restrictions in New Jersey and Connecticut. A nightly curfew will continue until May 31.

Marketing

Connecticut restaurants will give free drinks to vaccinated customers

Diners who buy food at participating locations can also get a free beverage between May 19 and June 1 if they show proof of inoculation.

Workforce

How are restaurants finding workers?

How are restaurants finding workers? Here’s a roundup of ideas we’ve encountered in our reporting and solicited from readers.

Workforce

Texas Roadhouse finds workers harder to come by than sales

The casual-dining operator says that labor is its biggest challenge, and it's already feeling pressure on profit margins.

Leadership

The time Bloomin’ Brands’ Dave Deno went rogue

Instead of following the pack, the CEO of Outback Steakhouse’s parent company made a contrarian decision the first week of the pandemic. Now his charge is enjoying the benefits.

Financing

5 ways The Cheesecake Factory is bucking the trends

The polished casual brand and its Italian sister, North Italia, are solidly part of casual dining’s rebound. But that doesn’t mean they’re running with the pack.

Workforce

4 restaurant takeaways from Joe Biden's address to Congress

The president's strategy for the nation would affect all Americans. But several elements hold particular import for restaurants

Operations

Oregon to reshut restaurant dining rooms in 15 counties

Tighter capacity caps will be imposed on two more jurisdictions. The measures are intended to run for a week.

Financing

Aid options proliferate for restaurants

More funds are suddenly becoming available at the federal, state and local level.

Operations

CDC says vaccinated restaurant parties no longer need a mask outdoors

Customers who dine inside restaurants still need face coverings, even if they've had the vaccine.

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