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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Operations

Which states are next to fully reopen restaurant dining rooms?

The list is short because the number of jurisdictions already permitting full use of restaurant dining rooms has grown to more than 3 out of 5 states.

Operations

Sysco to acquire Italian specialist Greco and Sons

The purchase is part of a new effort to land more business from restaurants of a specific cuisine type.

Emerging Brands

IHOP readjusts its fast-casual strategy for a post-pandemic world

The family dining chain originally targeted urban areas for its Flip'd concept but is now expanding that to include the suburbs.

Operations

Texas votes for controls and requirements on third-party delivery services

The provisions of the approved legislation include a measure requiring the services to set up a complaint process for disgruntled customers.

Financing

SBA to stop accepting applications for direct restaurant aid on Monday

Demand for the grants from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund is far surpassing its allocation, but some set-aside pools still have funds, the agency said.

Workforce

Restaurants try a bonanza of benefits to recruit and retain employees

The perks can range from access to a personal trainer to a clothing allowance for new managers as the industry looks to combat a labor shortage.

Operations

On The Border tries a back-to-the-future approach

The casual chain hopes to kindle some nostalgia among its fans, at least initially, as it works toward a comeback.

Leadership

Larry Oberkfell to step down as IFMA CEO

The supplier-community veteran intends to return to the manufacturing sector after a 12-year run at the top of the association.

Workforce

Restaurants say hiring is thwarted by a generous uncle named Sam

Sweetened unemployment benefits are seen as the main reason by far for the industry’s recruitment challenges.

Financing

Gov. Newsom calls for more state aid to California small businesses like restaurants

He wants to raise the kitty for direct grants to $4 billion, saying that would be the highest in the nation.

Leadership

Cooper's Hawk hires ex-Fleming's president Beth Scott to oversee operations

The industry veteran will serve as the chief restaurant officer for the upscale casual dining concept and winery.

Leadership

Why the restaurant industry needs its own vaccine passport

The CDC has cleared the way for a quicker return to normal for the business. What's missing is a way of verifying which customers are vaccinated. Why shouldn't restaurants remedy that lack themselves?

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