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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Applebee's taps a familiar name as its new president

The head of marketing during the chain's heyday is back, this time at the helm.

CaliBurger 'hires' a robot

A "kitchen assistant" called Flippy will be retrofitted into all eight U.S. stores, the fast-casual burger chain said.

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This week’s restaurant nightmares: Really?

Only a stretch can explain this week's blunders, mishaps and cons.

Waffle House co-founder dies at age 97

Joe Rogers, Sr., was working at a Toddle House when he decided he had a better idea.

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6 unusual stabs at setting a restaurant apart

The constant pressure to differentiate is pushing operations in some unusual directions. Here are a few examples.

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This week’s 4 head-spinning moments: Help’s on the way

The true test of an operation's mettle is how it responds to challenges. These weren't exactly taken from the textbook.

Maine looks to restore tip credit

Among the supporters is a group representing servers.

What’s wrong with Applebee’s?

Nearly everything, says interim CEO Richard Dahl.

Here’s how DineEquity intends to fix Applebee's

The list of potential remedies for Applebee's is almost as long as the roster of ailments.

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Restaurants play the blame game

Bad financial results have restaurant chain executives citing all kinds of factors for their top- and bottom-line difficulties, from an unexciting football season to high legal fees. Do they have a case? It depends.

Popeyes’ buyer sets change in leadership

Restaurant Brands International is choosing its own chief for the chain.

McDonald’s reveals Next Gen to-go model

Off-premise will be a more important part of the McDonald's of the future, and technology will enable the burger giant to blaze more ways of getting highly customized orders into customers' hands.

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