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Denny’s reports modest same-store sales growth for Q4

The family-dining brand, which is in the midst of refranchising, saw a 1.4% comps increase, per a preliminary earnings report.

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International Starbucks now outnumber U.S. units

With an aggressive push into China, the coffee giant officially operates more stores internationally than it does in the States.

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Government shutdown may not affect restaurants as seriously as reported

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 10, 2019

The FDA is still monitoring the food supply, and places can still hire without E-Verify.

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A familiar credit card gets a new look

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 10, 2019

Mastercard is dropping its name from charge plates because of increased digital usage and the public’s comfort with emojis and other symbols.

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BJ’s tries prepayment for dine-in orders

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 10, 2019

The option is intended to boost traffic.

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Starbucks to install needle-disposal bins in select units

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 09, 2019

The move follows employee concerns about needle sticks after rising reports of drug use in the coffee chain’s bathrooms.

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Calif. eyes bill requiring electronic restaurant receipts

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 08, 2019

Paper versions would be provided only upon request.

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A Story of Sustainability: Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog

Sponsored content from our partner Sea Watch on Jan. 08, 2019

The topic of sustainability has only grown interest throughout the history of fishery management.

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Food allergies are far less prevalent than customers claim, study finds

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 08, 2019

But the research also verifies that there are still a significant amount of true sufferers at 26 million.

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Boston landmark Durgin-Park set to close

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 07, 2019

The 192-year-old restaurant was a victim of soaring costs and declining traffic, according to its current owner.