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Peter Romeo

Editor at Large

Articles by
Peter Romeo

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Leadership

Howard Schultz’s politicking is good for restaurants—even if he doesn’t have a chance

The industry stands to benefit through association.

Operations

Outback tests new off-premise-friendly designs

The steakhouse chain is looking for a more modern prototype that accommodates tomorrow’s trends.

Workforce

It’s official: 80/20 limit on tip credit won't be enforced

DOL's Wage and Hour Division was instructed to no longer use that standard, despite a court challenge.

Workforce

Does employee education boost retention? Chick-fil-A has proof

The chicken chain surveyed past beneficiaries of its scholarship program and found 90% intend to keep working there even after they earn a degree.

Leadership

Concessionaire Jack Hough dies in a shooting

The nontraditional-siting pioneer was killed in a botched robbery.

Operations

Dunkin’ plans to close more nontraditional sites

The doughnut chain’s new emphasis on site quality, not sheer unit counts, includes a move away from self-serve and other scaled-down outlets.

Leadership

Jeff Carcara named president of Bonefish Grill

Jeff Carcara has left Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group to join Bloomin’ Brands as president of its Bonefish Grill chain.

Workforce

A bad labor situation just got worse

New data shows that the universe of potential hires is growing far more slowly than the number of jobs being created by restaurant openings.

Marketing

At last: IHOP debuts a pancake and pizza mashup

The chain will introduce the Pancizza on a limited scale in commemoration of National Pizza Day.

Workforce

Politics intensify for restaurants far and wide

With new elected officials taking office as a result of last November’s elections, a spotlight is turning on new labor proposals.

Leadership

Meet the other restaurateur running for president

Howard Schultz isn’t the only member of the industry who’s eyeing the Oval Office. Here’s the dark horse.

Operations

Valentine’s Day bookings light so far? You don’t know the half of it

The real torrent should start Thursday, according to new research.

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