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Peter Romeo

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Marketing

What an Amazon-Whole Foods combo could mean for restaurants

In a phrase: stepped-up competition for share of stomach.

Operations

This week’s head-spinning moments: Multi-spins

This week's most arresting restaurant developments seemed to come in groups, raising the risk of neck injury for the keen observer. Here's a painless review of the head-spinning moments you may have missed.

Fertitta continues his shopping spree with late bid for Joe's, Brick House

The reported offer tops an already-inked purchase deal by almost 10%, and comes days after the Landry's owner bought 50% of Catch.

Did Trump just help in developing restaurant managers?

An executive order issued yesterday would blaze a new path to restaurant management. The National Restaurant Association has given the industry an edge in realizing the benefits.

Buffalo Wild Wings previews new delivery & takeout concept

The scaled-down venture will operate under a separate name. Beer and TV will be essential features.

Papa Murphy's names a new CEO

The 30-year-industry veteran was hired away from Dunkin' Donuts parent.

Soup concept made famous by 'Seinfeld' goes bankrupt

The Original Soupman said the Chapter 11 filing is necessary because of legal difficulties and legacy baggage.

Leadership

This week's restaurant nightmares: Our little secret

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

Food

New ripple in off-premise: The take-home prep line

Shrink the serving line popularized by Chipotle, make it mobile, and you have the latest way some chains are striving to differentiate their catering options.

Top 500 Chains

2017 Top 500: The likely comeback brands

While it may not be all good news yet, these chains have plans in place that are starting to pay off.

Off-premise boom isn't eating dine-in biz, study finds

A new report shows the percentage of diners choosing to eat on-premise is holding steady, indicating the uptick in takeout, delivery and catering is incremental.

Packaging could be the new differentiator in to-go

As more chains vie for off-premise sales, the need to differentiate is prompting late entrants to think about what should carry their food.

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