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Peter Romeo

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Leadership

Arby’s names Jim Taylor president

His promotion from CMO was announced almost simultaneously with the appointment of his predecessor as CEO of Papa John’s.

Leadership

Clay Dover named CEO of Velvet Taco

The veteran marketer moves up from president of the fast-casual Tex-Mex chain.

Topics

Straddling the old and new is part of the job for A&W CEO Kevin Bazner

Stewarding a 100-year-old brand carries some unique challenges, as he's learned in leading the resurgent quick-service operation for nearly a decade.

Marketing

Red Robin’s Q2 traffic falls 6.4% as bargains are downplayed

Management is focusing on higher-priced menu options to help margins while aiming to please value-hunters with improved operations.

Workforce

Union power leans on presidential hopefuls to force collective bargaining

The SEIU wants McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King to be summoned to the negotiating table.

Workforce

Police arrest a cook suspected of planning a mass shooting

The authorities say the hotel kitchen worker was upset about employment “issues.”

Leadership

Former Starbucks SVP named president of Schlotzsky’s

Beto Guajardo brings deep strategic-planning and international experience to the post.

Marketing

3 sleeper trends restaurateurs shouldn’t miss

Here's what's simmering while the industry is busy summering.

Operations

Re-thinking the delivery model

Shake Shack might’ve just played disruptor for everyone. And that’s not the only change remaking the fast-growth sector.

Operations

How restaurants should deal with the threat of an active shooter

An organization of security and loss-prevention experts offers recommendations for how to better protect customers, employees and the business.

Leadership

Greg Lippert named CEO of Texas upstart Willie’s Grill

The casual-dining veteran is responsible for growing the regional brand and its sister concept.

Workforce

Government watch: A roundup of new laws and regulatory actions affecting restaurants

New Jersey stiffens penalties for employers, new overtime rules are percolating on several fronts, New Mexico operators fight paid sick leave in controversial fashion and Washington keeps up the pressure on anti-poaching policies.

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