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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Junior Bridgeman to exit the restaurant business

The former NBA star, who became one of the industry's largest franchisees since his retirement in 1987, plans to become a soft-drink bottler.

Restaurant nightmares (and dream) of the week

The detriment to free speech is saying whatever you want, a situation that lends itself to abuse. Just ask a few restaurants.

Jimmy John's plans to undercut competitors for one day

Six subs will be offered at a rock-bottom price.

McDonald's hatches new versions of the Big Mac

Two variations—one heftier, the other smaller—are about to be tested, the chain has confirmed.

China emerges as potential buyer of Yum's Chinese operation

A government-related entity has teamed up with KKR to make a bid, according to a news report.

Chili's comps slide, underscoring casual dining's traffic woes

Pricing failed to avert the decline.

Closet coffee king could leave Starbucks steamed

A former partner of the coffee giant has opened its first U.S. cafe.

The new trend in restaurant naming

As with all aspects of the business, the naming of a restaurant can conform to trends and fads. There’s no denying that the latest current is to state pointblank what the place will be selling.

Hopdoddy founders plan to try an Italian concept

Red Ash will feature pasta and pizza.

Deal values Bob Evans restaurants at $1.4M

The family restaurant operator sold 143 properties for a total of $197.2 million, of which it expects to net $164 million.

Google tries a restaurant

The search giant opened a popup in New York City and plans to shut it today—after zero sales.

Hillary Clinton changes stance on $15 wage

The leader in the race for the Democratic nomination—and the presidency, according to some polls—is no longer saying a $12 federal pay floor would economically be more prudent.

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