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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Danny Meyer set to eliminate tipping

Under a new program called Hospitality Included, all 13 of Union Square Hospitality Group’s full-service restaurants will adopt a new compensation system.

McDonald’s documents frustrate the NLRB

An investigation of the franchisor’s role as a potential joint employer is being complicated by the use of a black marker, the agency alleges.

Turnaround report: Ruby Tuesday opts for research and croutons; Friendly’s tries a drive-thru; Del Frisco’s chews on ops

Turnaround report: Ruby Tuesday opts for research and croutons with its salad bar; Friendly’s tries a drive-thru; Del Frisco’s chews on ops with Grille.

AB InBev-SABMiller deal: What now for restaurants?

The merger announced this morning would create a European behemoth controlling about one-third of the beer market.

Jollibee to buy piece of Smashburger for U.S. growth

The Asian giant is paying an estimated $134 million for the minority interest.

Wendy’s new deal: Three-meat meal for $4

Lunch customers won’t have to choose between a burger or nuggets.

New worries on the cost front

The unlikely trio of pumpkin, truffles and cyber-security insurance are giving restaurateurs a pre-Halloween scare.

Leadership

Remembering Paul Prudhomme’s career

Prudhomme’s 58-year career in the food industry, cut short last week by his death at age 75, changed the American palate and indelibly stamped menus. Here’s, in timeline form, is how it happened.

Last call for the neighborhood bar?

A new study finds local establishments disappearing at a rate of more than 600 per month.

Calif. adopts limits on franchisors

The new law gives franchisees what are viewed as the strongest protections in the nation.

Calif. city’s restaurants limited to disposables as conservation measure

Permanent ware is forbidden until water levels rise.

This week’s 6 head-spinning moments: Business as un-usual

Sixteen weeks of paid leave, Starbucks’ Scrooge move, LeBron’s turnover and other new restaurant realities.

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