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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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First salt, now sugar: NYC considers new customer alerts

Restaurants would be required to warn customers about the danger of high-sugared items to diabetics.

Harald Herrmann leaves Darden

The longtime Yard House CEO resigned from Darden Restaurants to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities in his native Southern California, the multi-chain company announced this morning.

Norovirus shuts another Chipotle

The closure was voluntary.

This week’s digital dustups: Wendy’s vs. McD’s, KFC vs. the gullible, white men vs. the world

Who said social media was merely a means of engaging consumers? As recent developments underscore, that universe has become a battleground of sorts for unexpected causes.

3 new c-store attempts to eat your lunch

Three chains, including the channel’s dominant force, are going far beyond roller grills to snare more quick-service customers.

Legal Sea Foods sues DoorDash for unauthorized deliveries

The complaint notes that the third-party deliverer changed the prices of some selections.

Ryan's shutters restaurants without staff warnings

Employees arrived at work to find a closure notice on the door.

Legal Sea Foods’ Roger Berkowitz for president?

The seafood chain’s CEO is humorously reminding voters that The Donald isn’t the only outspoken and controversial figure who could make a run at the Oval Office. In the process, he’s aiming to sell some trout and fish tacos.

This week’s head-spinning moments: What’s wrong with this picture?

We can’t blame the heavens for the weirdness in the restaurant industry this week, from a surge in hot dog sales to drive-thrus appearing in fast casual and Jared getting fat.

Ore. sets highest state wage in the nation

Restaurants and other employers will face the challenge of meeting different minimums in different areas.

3 restaurant ideas making waves this week

Here's how restaurateurs are addressing the challenges of equalizing front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house pay, as well as trying to foster a better experience for families.

Restaurant nightmares of the week: Doubling down

Anyone who’s worked in restaurants knows the odds are exceptionally high that something will go wrong, and often very, very wrong. Still, seldom are the de-railings of the caliber seen this week.

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