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Peter Romeo

Editor at Large

Articles by
Peter Romeo

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Workforce

Washington, D.C., votes to end its tip credit

The portion of servers’ wages paid by restaurant employers will rise to $15 an hour.

Leadership

National Restaurant Association parts with top lobbyist

Cicely Simpson split with the association on Friday, without a public explanation. But Beltway reports say her department had suffered.

Financing

Full-service: A tough year, but not for every brand

Small, regional brands are outpacing their large-chain counterparts.

Marketing

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Reviewed and rated

What’s more likely to turn heads, the next chapter in Burgerville’s union dealings, or the fourth bun-related restaurant closure of the week? Check out these and the industry’s other jaw-dropping developments of recent days.

Consumer Trends

Why legalized weed could be a boon to the restaurant business

It looks like Canadian restaurateurs will reap the benefits first, but U.S. operators need to catch up, big time.

Marketing

IHOP bet big on burgers, got a deserved salute

The chain’s publicity stunt was run up a flagpole, and it flew.

Operations

Casey’s pumps the brakes on delivery and expanded hours

With little notice, one pizza powerhouse is re-thinking where the restaurant pack is heading.

Operations

1st Applebee’s-IHOP hybrid restaurant set to open

The one-of-a-kind unit will serve the diverse clientele of downtown Detroit.

Leadership

Steve King to step down as Dave & Buster's CEO

Longtime CFO Brian Jenkins will assume the top post this summer.

Workforce

Push for higher wages to take place in Mass. this week

A coalition of labor, religious and community groups is planning a weeklong drive for $15 an hour.

Operations

NYC to halt use of polystyrene food containers

After a six-month grace period, the familiar foam packaging will be banned.

Leadership

Anthony Bourdain dies at age 61

The former fine-dining chef soared to fame with his revelations of what really happens in restaurant kitchens.

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