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Peter Romeo

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Danny Meyer to use Apple Watch as service tool

The wrist-worn mini-computers will be used to relay guest and operational information to floor managers in real time.

Technology

5 heads-ups for choosing new tech

The next shiny new thing may not be right for everyone's operations. Here are some tips offered at the FSTEC conference for making a smart decision.

House votes to delay overtime rules

A measure passed yesterday along party lines would grant restaurants and other employers a six-month extension to contend with the new regulations.

Cosi shuts stores, sets sale, files for bankruptcy

The troubled chain had no choice but to seek protection after pursuing other arrangements, its chairman says.

This week’s restaurant nightmares: Bad reflexes

Catastrophes can bring out the best in people. Unfortunately, they can also bring out the worst in business decisions. Here's the proof.

More closures reduce Black-eyed Pea to 1 Texas restaurant

The pioneer of casual dining is now a one-off in its home state.

Eatsa named industry's top in tech

The frictionless-service model was selected as Restaurant Business' 2016 Tech Accelerator of the Year.

Technology

4 stabs at where restaurant tech heads next

Speculation about the next big thing was rampant among 900 attendees of FSTEC, the industry's annual re-up on technology trends.

Oregon to look at scheduling regulations

Passage of so-called secure scheduling would make Oregon the first state to adopt the restrictions on shift changes.

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Never say never

Developments that seemed improbable a short while ago were reclassified this week as distinct possibilities. And that includes the chance of seeing more In-N-Outs in cosmopolitan centers.

Rave's sales raise questions about fast-casual pizza's health

The dual-concept brand posted steep declines for its fast-casual entrant, but positive comps for an older QSR brand.

Ruby Tuesday announces layoffs, sale of headquarters

The troubled casual chain said the cost-cutting measures are necessary after 95 company-run restaurants were tagged for closing.

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