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FDA blasts Calif. plan to put cancer warnings on coffee cups

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 30, 2018

The federal agency says there’s no evidence to support the restaurant-opposed move.

Marketing

Newk’s Eatery steals a dinner booster from supermarkets

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 02, 2018

The fast-casual chain has added a section where customers can pick up components for a meal assembled at home.

Operations

Restaurants scramble to find a new straw

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 18, 2018

Amid growing public pressure, chains are replacing their plastic straws, but doing so won’t be easy, or cheap.

Beverage

McDonald’s joins forces with Starbucks to improve cups

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2018

The burger chain said it is committing $5 million to a partnership to develop a recyclable or compostable cup.

Operations

This week’s 4 head-spinning moments: Progress?

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 13, 2018

Some of the sweeping changes affecting restaurants brought smaller but noteworthy quick alterations in recent days. Here's a chance to catch up on Chick-fil-A's new venture, what's happening in delivery, and an important new twist on straw bans.

Operations

Grasping at straws

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 03, 2018

The industry’s breakup with plastic straws has happened at a breathtaking pace.

Operations

Seattle outlaws more plastic restaurant materials

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 02, 2018

Under what are believed to be the most sweeping restrictions in the country, operators can no longer use plastic straws, drink picks or disposable utensils without risk of a $250 fine.

Operations