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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Operations

Federal government takes a big step in phasing out single-use food containers

The White House pledged Friday to halt the use of the packaging in all federally supported foodservice operations by 2027.

Workforce

NLRB backs away from its push for a broadened joint employer standard—for now

The regulatory agency disclosed Friday that it will not challenge a court ruling that knocked down the redefinition.

Technology

Tech outage shuts down Starbucks' order-ahead function

The coffee shop chain's mobile ordering system was not functional on Friday and some stores even shut down amid a global outage by Microsoft and the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike.

Operations

Starbucks inks a deal to install 100 more EV chargers, mostly along the West Coast

The devices will be installed along the I-5 corridor under a deal with Mercedes-Benz. When those chargers are up and running, the coffee chain would sport chargers at 1,000 units in total.

Workforce

Another wage hike could be set this month for California's QSRs

Government Watch: The state's wage-setting Fast Food Council is slated to meet again, and efforts to boost the pay floor for fast-food workers is likely to be a key focus.

Marketing

Good thing Paul McCartney didn't live to see these restaurant tales take hold

Restaurant Rewind: The industry has dealt with its share of ridiculous myths over the years. Here's a look at some of the outrageous lies that were eventually swatted down.

Leadership

Franchising trade group endorses Trump's selection of Vance as his running mate

The International Franchise Association cited the Ohioan's consistent support of pro-franchising legislation in the Senate.

Marketing

Texas is getting its own Michelin guide

Operators voice hopes the directory of standout dining options will bring an awareness of the variety and quality Texas restaurants offer today.

Workforce

Restaurants have a hot opportunity to improve their reputation as employers

Reality Check: New mandates for protecting workers from dangerous on-the-job heat are about to be dropped on restaurants and other employers. The industry could greatly help its labor plight by acting first.

Financing

Another breastaurant chain suffers a severe downturn

Bombshells, the concept run by strip-club operator RCI Hospitality, posted a 16.2% drop in same-store sales.

Workforce

Initiatives to kill the tip credit advance despite Ohio's 'goat rodeo of a campaign'

Government Watch: For restaurants, not all the election drama is centered on whether Biden stays in the race, and not all the mud is being slung by the presidential candidates.

Marketing

Think we're seeing deep discounts today? Here's when the price shifts really hit the fan

Restaurant Rewind: Even all these years later, the semi-permanent bargains that Taco Bell and McDonald's embraced in the '80s and '90s still astound.

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