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Peter Romeo

Editor at Large

Articles by
Peter Romeo

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Financing

Marketing shifts bring gains for Outback Steakhouse and some sister brands

A more local approach to marketing is taking hold at Bloomin’ Brands, while discounting takes a back seat.

Workforce

Courts draw lines on off-the-clock pay for restaurant staff

Recent rulings clarify when restaurants are obliged to pay employees for ancillary activities.

Food

Dunkin’ Donuts rolls out new $2 snack menu

The chain’s new array includes items such as chicken tenders, ham-and-cheese rollups and pretzel nuggets.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning restaurant moments: 1 more inch

A cattle rustling by one of Chick-fil-A's competitors was just one instance of operators pushing the traditional boundaries of the restaurant business this week.

Financing

Dunkin’ Donuts earmarks $100M for beverage repositioning

The investment follows the chain’s strongest comps gain since 2016.

Operations

Trump’s tariffs push up soft drink costs

Coke is already increasing prices, noting the added impact of freight companies struggling to find drivers.

Workforce

What’s at stake with association health plans for staff?

New healthcare insurance options promise to bring down the cost of coverage for small businesses like restaurants, making a key employee benefit more affordable. Here, in layman’s terms, is what operators need to know about the new choices.

Leadership

Kelly Baltes named Maggiano’s president

The onetime Cheddar’s CEO fills a longstanding vacancy.

Leadership

Casual-dining force Creed Ford dies at age 65

The onetime CEO of Fired Up and COO of Brinker International spent his whole professional life in casual dining, starting at age 24 at the first Chili’s.

Operations

Schlotzsky’s bucks the trends in its new repositioning

Eschewing simplicity and a smaller footprint, Focus Brands’ sandwich specialist is calling attention to its scratch prep and Texas roots.

Operations

Cyclospora outbreak linked to McDonald’s salads grows to 163 cases in 10 states

The chain is working with government officials to determine exactly which ingredients might have been contaminated with the parasite.

Operations

How restaurateurs are using their 2018 tax savings

Operators weigh in on their plans, as well as their outlook on consumer spending.

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