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Peter Romeo

Editor at Large

Articles by
Peter Romeo

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Operations

Johnny Rockets takes off overseas

The quintessentially American concept has become a global brand.

Food

European tariffs could raise cost of many restaurant supplies

Imports ranging from whiskey to cheese would be subject to a 25% surcharge.

Financing

Landry’s flips some of the restaurants it just bought

The operations were sold on the brink of being closed to multiconcept operator and Famous Dave’s franchisee Ascend.

Emerging Brands

With Fox deal done, Cheesecake Factory embarks on a new growth plan

The acquisition provides a standout operator with a standing concept-development lab.

Food

Smokey Bones heads for a recast

The barbecue concept intends to broaden yet simplify its menu and procedures, with women as a key target.

Financing

How big a check did Tilman Fertitta write for Del Frisco’s steakhouses?

New information shows he’ll dig deep for something he wants. And he apparently wanted these badly.

Leadership

Leading international operators to be honored at GRLC

Standouts in four aspects of the business will be presented with 2019 Distinction Awards.

Leadership

Black Bear adds another infrastructure plank with CFO hiring

The addition of Steve Sparks, formerly CFO of Village Inn’s parent, narrows Anita Adams’ duties to president.

Marketing

Inspire Brands adds to its C-suite

The parent of Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic and Jimmy John’s has promoted one of its founding executives.

Financing

Denny’s franchisee grows to 127 units through 94-store purchase

WKS now operates 287 restaurants in total and ranks as Denny’s largest licensee.

Workforce

New program aims to create more restaurant cooks

The NRAEF has won a grant to set up an on-the-job learning program, its second apprenticeship initiative.

Workforce

Restaurants figure into NYC’s new immigrant protection rules

Mocking someone for an accent or lack of proficiency in English, or even using the term “illegal alien,” is now illegal.

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