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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Operations

Panera courts college customers with perks during finals season

Stores near institutions of higher learning are extending their hours and offering freebies to entice students.

Operations

With new law, Maine is the first state to ban polystyrene food containers

The state is outlawing the commonly used packages, with Hawaii also contemplating a ban.

Operations

Want more sport concessions sales? Try keeping fans in their seats, study says

A survey of stadium and arena viewers found a pent-up desire for more convenience and faster service, starting with the ability to order from their seats.

Operations

Hunt for E. coli source homes in on ground beef

But federal officials say they haven’t been able to identify the potential eateries, supermarkets or suppliers involved.

Operations

N.Y. county bans unvaccinated minors from area eateries

Rockland County says the measure is necessary because a measles outbreak has reached crisis proportions.

People

Former Marriott executive Fred Malek dies at 82

In a career that shifted from politics to business and back, the West Point graduate led one of the industry’s largest foodservice operations and later invested in several others through The Carlyle Group.

Operations

High-powered groups call on healthcare to set an example on sugary drinks

The American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics say hospitals and medical centers could change social norms by showcasing how they lead consumers to healthier beverages.

Workforce

Department of Labor proposes new overtime-pay exemption threshold of $35,308

The measure is expected to cost the foodservice industry tens if not hundreds of millions in additional overtime pay and prompt some operators to turn supervisory positions into hourly jobs.

Workforce

Industry fights back as Congress eyes a federal $15 wage

Restaurant advocates argue that more than doubling the lowest pay rate would backfire, causing a loss of jobs.

Workforce

NYC’s paid-vacation proposal drums up controversy

The call for two weeks of paid time off for virtually all employees of foodservice operations and other businesses is drawing a spotlight.

Workforce

6 hair-raising staffing trends

The latest labor dynamics may surprise operators.

Workforce

New fixation for foodservice employers: Engagement

Fostering a connection with hourlies and managers can improve everything from kitchen safety to absenteeism and sales.

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