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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Operations

Authorities piece together what happened in mass shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill in Calif.

Still unanswered: Why that particular restaurant, and what set the gunman off?

Financing

Changes at Buffalo Wild Wings failed to avert a loss, 5.5% drop in comps for franchisee Diversified Restaurant Holdings

But comps rebounded into positive territory last month, the operator says.

Workforce

Voters raise the minimum wages of Mo., Ark.

Initiatives legalizing pot use in Michigan and halting taxes on services in Arizona were also approved.

Financing

Chuy’s loses $7.5M in Q3

The Mexican casual chain puts the blame on escalating labor costs and the effects of bad weather.

Financing

Red Robin’s service problems drag down comp sales 3.4%

Traffic and check averages also declined.

Leadership

Former Darden exec named president of Bravo, Brio

Dave Pickens, a former president of Olive Garden, will also serve as COO.

Operations

A restaurateur’s guide to the 2018 midterm elections

Several proposals on state and local ballots could profoundly impact restaurants. Here’s a rundown.

Leadership

World’s top restaurant companies honored with Winsight’s 2018 GRLC Distinction Awards

The awards recognize the globe’s best in partnership, growth, innovation and giving back.

Workforce

McDonald’s adds a novel staff recruitment draw: Career advice

As an enticement to first-time job seekers, the chain plans to offer guidance for using a crew position as a stepping stone to dream work.

Financing

Applebee’s, IHOP look longer term after strong Q3 sales, traffic gains

Comps jumped 7.7% for Applebee’s and 1.2% for IHOP.

Workforce

10 best and worst places to open a restaurant

Start scouting Milwaukee, but remember what they say about New York.

Financing

BJ’s hits 7-year high in comp sales growth

The 6.9% jump for Q3 was driven by higher checks and a 2.6% rise in traffic.

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