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This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Glittering change

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2018

Woe to the restaurant that won't change with the times. But some recent results of social and business pressures were real head-scratchers, including developments at Sonic and Starbucks.

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CDC warns restaurants to avoid lettuce from Yuma, Ariz., over E. coli concerns

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 13, 2018

The watchdog has traced an outbreak of E. coli cases to chopped romaine lettuce grown in that area.

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FDA: Some of 206M recalled eggs made their way to Waffle House

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 16, 2018

An Indiana supplier recalled the eggs because of concerns about a possible salmonella contamination.

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Protesters lash out against Starbucks

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 16, 2018

The company CEO says it will assess its training and response after the arrest of two black men for allegedly trespassing at one of its stores.

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Domino’s now delivers to parks, beaches, monuments and more

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 16, 2018

The pizza chain’s new Hotspots program delivers to more than 150,000 places without traditional addresses.

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Not doing delivery? You’re late

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 17, 2018

Grubhub CEO: Consumers are replacing frozen foods with restaurant meals at home.

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5 delivery lessons for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 17, 2018

Issues relating to the off-premise boom were clearly top of mind to Restaurant Leadership Conference attendees. Here are five insights they were given on the conference's opening day.

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