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Peter Romeo

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Leadership

Stan Frankenthaler joins Shari’s

The former fine-dining chef will implement the chain’s new Northwest Fresh menu.

Operations

What can restaurants expect business-wise in 2019?

Hudson Riehle provides a peek at conditions ahead for the industry.

Operations

GameWorks plans to ride the esports boom into casinos

The fun-and-food chain has formed a partnership to install turnkey dining and video-gaming two-for-one facilities.

Leadership

Yum CEO Greg Creed named Restaurant Leader of the Year

The longtime marketer was cited for the innovation and boldness he has fostered at Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut.

Workforce

Congressional Democrats air plan to kill the tip credit, raise the minimum wage to $15

A bill introduced Wednesday with widespread support would also set

Workforce

$15 minimum wage is already a presidential campaign issue

Sen. Bernie Sanders said he’ll introduce a bill in the Senate this week to institute the so-called living wage on a national basis. It has little chance of passing but could be a test that requires expected candidates for the top office to come out for or against it.

Leadership

Panera Bread makes 2 C-suite appointments

Former Sweetgreen President Karen Kelley was named chief restaurant officer and Sonic veteran Anita Vanderveer was appointed chief people officer.

Workforce

Federal court reaffirms 80/20 rule for determining server pay

The ruling overturns the broader tip-credit applicability set by the Trump administration in November.

Operations

Luis Ruvalcaba joins On the Border as COO

The former Paxti's Pizza CEO brings 25 years of experience in chain operations, including at BJ’s and Chili’s.

Marketing

Another restaurant chain embraces esports as a draw

GameWorks is installing computer terminals within all its fun-and-food branches in a bid for video game fans.

Leadership

Torchy’s expands its C-suite for a growth push

Scott Hudler, a longtime veteran of Dunkin’, is among the new hires.

Leadership

NYC authorities decide not to prosecute Mario Batali

Two of the cases were past the statute of limitations, and the evidence in a third did not justify charges, authorities told the media.

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