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Peter Romeo

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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.

Paul Prudhomme dies at age 75

In addition to popularizing Cajun and Creole food, he helped American cuisine gain respect on the world stage.

A restaurateur’s guide to the Anheuser-Busch/Miller ping-pong match

What’s the outlook for restaurant operators who have traditionally played the two suppliers against one another?

Domino’s posts 3Q U.S. comps of 10.5%

Insurance charges cut into net income, and revenue growth trailed the rise in store-level intake.

Catherall clan’s Atlanta restaurant empire shuts down

The unexpected closing of all 10 outlets has left competitors wondering what happened and employees searching for a last paycheck.

Turnaround report: Pressure builds for a Yum breakup; Toby Keith’s sour note

A slowdown in the turnaround of Yum! Brands’ Chinese operations has intensified pressure on the multi-brand franchisor to split into multiple companies.

‘Gentlemen’s club’ operator plots ‘breastaurant’ enlargement

The parent of Rick’s Café and XTC said it will expand Bombshells, a military-themed wings bar, through franchising.

D-Day for McDonald’s breakfast

All-day breakfast begins today in all 14,300-plus U.S. restaurants.

McDonald’s region teams up with Uber

Items from the chain’s new all-day breakfast menu will be delivered free of charge ahead of a national rollout.

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