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This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Leaked restaurant secrets

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 21, 2016

Noise about the election drowned out revelations about restaurants' surprising roles.

Restaurateurs’ guide to the election

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 03, 2016

Here’s what’s at stake for the industry, how the parties are leaning on key issues, and which ballot initiatives are worth noting.

Restaurateurs' advice to the new president

Nov. 09, 2016

A group of restaurant-chain CEOs offered their advice to the next chief executive as the race moved into the home stretch.

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.

FDA clarifies its menu labeling clarification

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 05, 2016

Chain restaurants will be required to post nutritional content as of May 5, the agency affirmed.

Restaurants to get an ally in the White House

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 08, 2016

One of the industry's own has been chosen as Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Labor. With a sympathizer in place, restaurants would have a strong chance of seeing such hated measures as the new overtime rules and joint employer reclassification rolled back.

How Puzder’s appointment could ease restaurants’ labor woes

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 12, 2016

Here's what Trump's nominee for Secretary of Labor has said about labor issues of crucial importance to the restaurant industry.

Top restaurant newsmakers of 2016

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 23, 2016

The brands, issues and developments that grabbed the restaurant industry’s attention during the last 12 months.

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This week's restaurant nightmares: Our little secret

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 14, 2017

A new scientific discovery could be a pain for all operators. Meanwhile, colleagues continue to illustrate what not to do when situations are trying.

Trump administration backs away from overtime hike

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 30, 2017

The U.S. Department of Labor said it will not press in court for doubling the compensation threshold that determines which restaurant managers and assistant managers qualify for overtime pay.

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