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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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6 jaw droppers from Day One of the restaurant show

Attendees likely came away with more than sore feet. Here are some of the takeaways that might have knocked their fedoras off.

This week’s 4 head-spinning moments: Bye-bye, tipping?

A new survey finds almost half of full-service restaurants have quietly either dropped tipping or decided they'll make the switch.

Starbucks jumps on the bundled-meal bandwagon

Coffee isn't one of the options in the 4-for-$8 deal.

This week’s restaurant nightmares: ‘Hands off that pig!’

Knee-jerk reactions, all decidedly inadvisable for a service business, trumped sound judgment in spectacular fashion within the restaurant industry. Critics were skewered, insults were hurled and pig's blood was spilled.

Feds change pay rules for restaurant managers

The new regulations pack a number of surprises, including automatic increases going forward.

Inside Taco Bell's new designs

Taco Bell said the four new designs will be tested in the franchisor’s home base of Orange County, Calif., before becoming nationwide options.

Famous Dave's continues to slide in Q1

Comps fell by more than 6 percent.

Taco Bell reveals mas design options

The chain said it intends to customize the look of new or renovated stores to their locations, with special emphasis given to penetrating urban areas.

Restaurant industry basics are trickier than ever

Restaurateurs already fill more roles than most Broadway plays boast, including marketer, employer, menu maker, coach. How can they add “tech savant” to the resume?

Krispy Kreme tries 3-pointer with Nike tie-in

Basketball fans can buy a pair of Ky-rispy Kremes from the Ky-rispy Kreme truck, but only for a limited time.

McDonald's tamps down school controversy

A brand ambassador who ate only the chain's food for six months has ended his in-classroom presentations.

Next battleground for $15 wage: New Jersey

The first big push could come as soon as next week.

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