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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Operations

New generation of eco-friendly packaging to be tried by McDonald’s

Two “green” stores slated for Canada will feature wood-fiber cup lids that need no straw, along with wooden utensils.

Marketing

Red Robin adds Donatos pizza to selected menus

The casual chain is testing the Midwestern chain’s pies as a draw for more delivery sales.

Leadership

Texas Roadhouse’s president abruptly steps down

Scott Colosi departed before his retirement was even announced. Founder Kent Taylor will assume Colosi’s duties.

Operations

Olive Garden tries new off-premise moves

The Darden Restaurants holding is still a no-go on small-order delivery, but its catering program is moving within reach of couples.

Food

Panera eyes new dinnertime lures

The 10 items about to be tested are intended to bolster both on-premise and delivery sales.

Technology

The ouch of technology

Big operations are ensuring it’s not for everyone, no matter how much everyone might want it, says RB's Reality Check.

Financing

Bidder for Red Robin gives the board an ultimatum

Vintage Capital said it will call a special meeting of shareholders unless the board acts within 10 days.

Leadership

Molly O’Neill, a restaurant reviewer who saw a change coming, dies at age 66

The onetime reviewer for The New York Times showed she wouldn't be swayed by reputation or tradition.

Workforce

Union vote slated for regional QSR chain

Employees of 12 Little Big Burger units will cast their ballots in July—at the request of their employer.

Workforce

Tried looking for staff here?

Think beyond the basic channels: Alternate sources of labor could prove a boon for operators.

Financing

Founding family sells control of Whataburger

The Dobsons will become minority investors in the 69-year-old burger chain, with the majority stake held by BDT, a financial institution that specializes in funding family-run businesses.

Food

Restaurants’ meat replacement sales jump 268%, study finds

But costs are also climbing steeply.

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