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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Ghosts & other news bonbons

Restaurateurs get a place in Congress, Starbucks baristas revolt, Chipotle's manager evaluation checklist and Dunkin' Donuts braces for a slowdown.

Yum gives employees a new cause to join

Working for the company now means helping it do good in the world, or so it’s pledging through a new collaborative program.

Jamba Juice’s CEO resigns

James White said he will retire as soon as a replacement can be found.

Chanticleer adds Little Big Burger to its growing burger fold

The holding company now owns four burger growth chains in addition to its Hooters restaurants.

NYC hotspot tests reservations bidding through OpenTable

Diners looking for a last-minute reservation would be offered a chance to buy one.

Wayback weighs a stock sale

With fast-casual valuations running sky high, the 100-unit chain is exploring an IPO as one of its finance options.

Turnaround report: McDonald’s tweaks its core program

McDonald’s acknowledged that a cornerstone of its turnaround strategy hasn’t snagged consumers’ attention as planned, prompting adjustments of the customization program.

Restaurants’ big 3 hurdles to picking the right tech

Attendees of FSTEC agreed the challenges have little to do with functionality or price.

Burger King to absorb the Quick burger chain

The chain’s master franchisee in France intends to convert the 509 stores into Burger Kings.

Panera Bread named the industry’s best in tech

The fast-casual chain was chosen from among some 200 chains as the 2015 winner of the Tech Accelerator of the Year award.

Technology

7 answers to restaurants’ tech dilemmas

Attendees of FSTEC 2015 were able to answer some of the questions that have kept operators wringing their hands instead of plotting a tech strategy.

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Jeepers—creepers!

Developments of the past week may have barely turned a head on their own, but the larger currents they signify are a different matter altogether.

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