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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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3 more casual chains file for bankruptcy

The three operations had opted for protection less than three years ago.

Four Seasons restaurant to become a chain?

Two minority partners say that was the plan negotiated two years ago, and they've filed a lawsuit to make it happen. The duo want to end the landmark's reign as a one-unit fine-dining restaurant.

Downturn puts another casual chain in bankruptcy

Logan's parent said it will close restaurants after a change in leadership.

Why are restaurants’ sales dropping?

Most observers agree the second quarter was a trying time for many in the business, but there's no consensus as to why. Here are the seven leading theories.

This week’s 6 head-spinning moments: Sales woahs

Against a trying economic backdrop, restaurant leaders aired some of their strategies for weathering what have politely been termed headwinds. Here's a sampling.

Traffic slowdown brings flurry of restaurant losses

Among the companies finishing in the red for Q2 are Denny's and Ignite.

Starbucks faces a big recall

Customers are being asked to return metal drinking straws after some children cut their mouths.

Applebee's big turnaround bet fails to snap comp decline

The casual giant's parent has lowered its financial guidance for the remainder of the year.

This week’s restaurant nightmares: For real?

Questionable jokes and imaginative interpretations had restaurateurs palm-smacking their foreheads in exasperation this week.

Oddities on the menu

As the industry’s sales soften, restaurants are venturing beyond familiar turf to find new customer lures.

How the GOP and Dems differ on restaurant issues

Here is a quick review of where each party stands on issues of particular importance to the industry.

Bloomin’ Brands shuffles management

The shifts in leadership of Outback and Bonefish Grill follow the casual giant's $8.1 million loss for the second quarter.

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