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Peter Romeo

Editor at Large

Articles by
Peter Romeo

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Operations

Authorities say the source of a new E. coli outbreak is a mystery

Seventy-two people in five states have been sickened, but officials say there is no need for restaurants to drop any products.

Financing

Former Dave & Buster’s owner buys another fun-and-food chain

Wellspring Capital is now the owner of Lucky Strike.

Leadership

Applebee’s franchisees make exec changes

The system’s two largest operators both announced switches in their management ranks.

Leadership

Trump eyes Herman Cain for Fed board seat

The nomination of the former Godfather’s CEO is controversial because of his abbreviated run for the presidency in 2012.

Workforce

Another chain restaurant is unionized

A fifth unit of Burgerville is currently voting on whether it, too, will be represented by an affiliate of the Industrial Workers of the World.

Food

FDA plans to reconsider the rules for using CBD as an ingredient

A change in rules or the regulatory process could clear the way for restaurants to add the cannabis derivative without fear of breaking the law.

Marketing

Restaurant Business’ design team wins top honor

The publication won the competition for Best Overall Art Direction/Design.

Leadership

Inspire Brands boots up a different sort of website

The new site provides a detailed assessment of the company’s economic impact on each state.

Leadership

Yum’s 4 business drivers under Creed

Greg Creed and his senior team say there are four drivers of same-store sales growth and chain expansion. Everything, they say, relates back to these principles, presented here in the company’s own words.

Food

Olive Garden shoots for value with new Giant entrees

The line includes classic Italian dishes reformulated in a larger size, at prices as low as $12.99.

Leadership

The Rule Breaker

A distinctive management style, combined with indisputable success in expanding all three of Yum Brands' franchise chains, earned Greg Creed the distinction of being this year's Restaurant Leader of the Year.

Workforce

Judge kills a healthcare option for restaurants

Newly formed association health plans were struck down in a lawsuit filed by 11 states, but the National Restaurant Association’s established plan was unaffected.

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