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The crackdown on fake reviews could put restaurants in the crosshairs

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 18, 2023

The FTC as proposed civil penalties and online platforms are exposing perceived violators. Yet restaurants remain vulnerable. Can consumers learn to trust reviews again?

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Ford Fry helms Auburn University's teaching restaurant as this year's Chef in Residence

 By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 18, 2023

Hospitality students work alongside Fry and chef de cuisine Tom Baco-Wang to create lunch and dinner menus for guests at the university’s 1856—Culinary Residence restaurant.

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Hopdoddy joins the movement to go seed oil-free

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 17, 2023

The Texas-based burger chain joins Shake Shack in transitioning to a more planet-friendly vegetable oil alternative developed by Zero Acre Farms, which has Chipotle as a backer.

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BurgerFi CEO begins making moves to evolve better-burger brand

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 17, 2023

The Florida-based chain acquired two franchise units and is plotting a return to Manhattan. Also, the fries will be improved.

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Pizza Hut makes a play for the late-night crowd

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 17, 2023

The pizza chain said that thousands of locations are now open until midnight or later as the brand eyes night owls.

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Restaurants wade in on both sides of Israel-Palestine conflict

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 16, 2023

Amid calls for peace, fundraising efforts also offered an outlet for solidarity and action.

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Why the FTC is coming after restaurant service charges

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 16, 2023

Working Lunch: The podcast from public affairs firm Align Public Strategies features a discussion on Biden’s “junk fees” proposal and more on the tip credit.

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FTC looks at regulating restaurant service fees, delivery charges

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 11, 2023

The regulatory agency is seeking another round of public comment on what rules should be adopted to combat "junk fees."

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Chef and restaurateur Michael Chiarello dies of anaphylactic shock at age 61

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 09, 2023

The founder and chef of Napa Valley concepts Coqueta, Bottega and Ottimo was also well known as an author and TV host who advocated savoring life's flavors.

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A small NYC board game concept tests new labor organizing rules

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 09, 2023

Working Lunch: This week's podcast from Align Public Strategies features a discussion on a unionization effort at Hex and Co., a three-unit cafe-game concept out of New York. Also, how the GOP meltdown could affect small business.

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