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Philadelphia set to tax diet soft drinks

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 13, 2016

Any sweetened soda would be subject to the 1.5-cents-per-ounce levy, regardless of the sweetener used.

Restaurants sue Pittsburgh over paid sick leave

Sep. 23, 2015

Local businesses are challenging a city ordinance signed into law last month.

Denny’s John Miller, Focus’ Kat Cole win Silver Plates

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 04, 2015

Michael C. Gibbons took the top honor among independent-restaurant operators.

Leadership

Taco Bell names Julie Felss Masino brand president

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 05, 2018

The new position comes as the company works to expand technology efforts and its global presence.

Financing

Cautious consumers point to modest growth in ’14 and ’15, Technomic says

By Kelly Killian on Jun. 20, 2014

In its annual state of the industry forecast, Technomic is predicting moderate growth in 2014 and 2015—mostly in limited-service restaurants.

Jimmy John's looks for a buyer

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 30, 2016

Founder Jimmy John Liautaud and a longtime investor want to pare their stakes, according to a news report. But they're being particular.

Turnaround report: McDonald’s tweaks its core program

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 30, 2015

McDonald’s acknowledged that a cornerstone of its turnaround strategy hasn’t snagged consumers’ attention as planned, prompting adjustments of the customization program.