6 lessons from foodservice competitors

Peter Romeo has covered the restaurant industry since 1984 for a variety of media. As Editor At Large for Restaurant Business, his current beats are government affairs, labor and family dining. He is also the publication's unofficial historian.  

Steve Holtz is the editor-in-chief for Winsight's convenience retail group. He has been covering the convenience-store industry for two decades and the beverage category since 2004.