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Peter Romeo

Editor at Large

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Peter Romeo

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Baja Fresh, La Salsa become sisters of Pinkberry, Cold Stone

A Canadian company has agreed to purchase the burrito brands in a quest to become a U.S. restaurant power.

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: For real?

Daring moves abounded in the restaurant industry this week. But were they daringly clever or amazingly misdirected?

Food

Don't look now, but is the French dip a hit again?

The classic roast beef sandwich, usually served with a cup of au jus for dipping, is suddenly popping up on restaurant menus of all types.

Another casual chain goes bankrupt

Zio's will close a third of its units in efforts to regain a financial footing.

Cicis pizza chain changes hands

The 31-year-old concept was sold to a specialized investor and management.

This week’s restaurant nightmares: Think about it

It was a week of Doh! moments for restaurants and customers alike.

Purchase of Chipotle stake raises question about direction

Will the company be pressured to spin off ShopHouse and Pizzeria Locale?

Pei Wei chief jumps to The Melt

Ralph Bower brings more than 25 years of chain experience to the 17-unit upstart.

Trendsetting city regulates service charges

Will new rules allow more restaurants in Berkeley, Calif., to drop tipping?

Yum China to separate with a big push

Two investors have agreed to buy an undisclosed stake in the Yum Brands' division when it's spun off. The parent company also set a date for the spinoff: Oct. 31.

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Disruption strategies

Shake Shack, McDonald's and Starbucks are addressing the challenge of the times with some unusual moves.

Clarice Turner leaves Starbucks for Boudin chain

Her focus will shift from thousands of stores to 28 units.

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