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2nd QSR unit votes to unionize

 By Peter Romeo on May 14, 2018

The staff of the Burgerville unit opted to be represented by the Industrial Workers of the World.

This week’s 4 head-spinning moments: Sharp left ahead?

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 09, 2016

Big names in the restaurant business are exploring new avenues for growth. Here's the updated road map.

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This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Bang! We’re off

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 06, 2017

The year hasn't gotten off to a good start for restaurant unions, social media liars, soda-gulping slobs and at least one celebrity-loving restaurant chain.

Restaurant figures pick fight with Trump

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 18, 2017

A union is suing the president for keeping his connection to the industry, saying the benefits are unconstitutional.

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4 restaurant fights raging unnoticed

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 12, 2017

A union goes after a small restaurant chain, Tim Hortons franchisees head to court, Starbucks battles monsters, and two of the industry's best-known chefs draw spatulas—some of the business's most intense struggles have somehow dodged notice. Until now.

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Was Trump good or bad for restaurants?

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 30, 2017

Year one brought plenty of breaks, but also some frustrations.

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