facebook pixal
Continue to Site >>>

Reality Check

Peter Romeo

The musings of Editor-at-Large Peter Romeo.

Workforce

What’s all this to-do over unions?

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 24, 2021

Back in the day, restaurateurs didn’t have to worry about that sort of thing. Trouble is, we’re no longer back in the day, says RB's Reality Check.

Workforce

Why workers can't stand restaurants

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 20, 2021

Quitting has soared to historic levels in recent months, and the exodus might have more to do with stress than pay, says RB's Reality Check.

Operations

Remembering that day our world was knocked akilter

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 09, 2021

9/11 should never be forgotten by the restaurant industry, according to RB's Reality Check. Here's a vivid refresher for those who didn't experience it firsthand.

Workforce

Why many restaurant employers should be fed to lions

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 07, 2021

The industry is in denial about a key reason why employees are quitting at record levels. And, no, it's not all about government aid, says RB's Reality Check.

Workforce

A bad image costs chain restaurants’ new hires—and aid dollars

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 26, 2021

Independents had an easier time getting staff and federal relief, according to new data from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Financing

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

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 18, 2021

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

Financing

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

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 16, 2021

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

Leadership

How sisterhood helps Applebee's and IHOP embrace technology

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 06, 2021

Having dual brands provides a single path to double adoption, says John Peyton, CEO of parent company Dine Brands Global.

Financing

Casual dining silences its doubters with head-turning July results

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 03, 2021

The recent flurry of earnings reports shows a sector enjoying a clear boom. The question is, will it last?

Financing

Get ready for another sort of cost pressure

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 21, 2021

A new type of environmental bill aims to push recycling costs back on packaging users and suppliers. A law has already been passed in Maine, and 10 other states are expected to consider similar measures.

  • Page 1