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Famed Chicago restaurateur gets prison time for tax evasion

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 21, 2016

Tony Hu, the "mayor of Chinatown," had pleaded guilty to hiding as much as $10 million in revenues over a five-year period.

Red Lobster beefs up its shrimp dishes

By Kelsey Squire on Nov. 23, 2015

The seafood chain is increasing the size of the shellfish used in a majority of its shrimp offerings.

Whataburger slashes breakfast hours due to egg shortage

Jun. 01, 2015

The burger chain has reduced daily breakfast hours while it sorts out supply issues resulting from the avian flu outbreak.

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McDonald’s mounts new raid on Starbucks

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 06, 2017

The resurging burger giant is going systemwide with a new line of espresso drinks, updated equipment and a distinct design for McCafe.

New legislation is trying to protect old businesses from S.F. real estate boom

Oct. 16, 2014

The measure would offer landlords incentives to keep longstanding places as tenants.

Should managers adhere to no-cellphone policies?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jan. 06, 2017

Advice Guy has previously touched on guidelines for mobile phone use by staff, but should managers be subject to the same rules? Read on for his suggestion.