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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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

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

Panera names a new president

The appointment is effective Monday, following the resignation of Drew Madsen.

Starbucks to adopt voice recognition ordering

Customers would be able to speak their pickup orders into a phone and be automatically charged.

The other sales boosters up Starbucks' cup sleeve

The emphasis will be on selling more super-premium coffee and food.

Restaurants to get an ally in the White House

One of the industry's own has been chosen as Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Labor. With a sympathizer in place, restaurants would have a strong chance of seeing such hated measures as the new overtime rules and joint employer reclassification rolled back.

This week’s restaurant nightmares: Worst of the year?

The calendar says we're still a few days away from a full moon, but the nightmarish developments of the past week would suggest otherwise. The events may rank among the most astonishing moments of the year.

Buffalo Wild Wings investor turns to franchisees for management challenge

An investor has set up a website to make its case that the brand's direction should change. The site also invites franchisees to share improvements they'd like to see in the chain's business practices.

Chipotle drops a bombshell

The fast-casual chain has encountered an unexpected problem that could deter its turnaround, executives revealed.

Amazon tests a high-tech quick-service concept

The to-go food outlet eliminates cashiers and lines.

What will be the breakout concept of 2017?

From Eatsa to McDonald's, here's a look at 13 quick-service and fast-casual brands with the potential to be next year's breakout restaurant concept.

FDA clarifies its menu labeling clarification

Chain restaurants will be required to post nutritional content as of May 5, the agency affirmed.

How Schultz’s job change could affect more than Starbucks

Yesterday's stunning announcement holds implications that extend beyond the empire that Schultz built.

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