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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Hot numbers of the week: Catering mega-orders, Schwarzenegger vs. The Rock, world’s highest ticket

The average ticket for a Qdoba catering order, who's tops between Hercules and The Terminator and how much is a meal at the most expensive restaurant?

Fueling profits

With less money going into tanks, the public has more cash in wallets to indulge what the NRA characterizes as serious pent-up demand to dine out.

Concept to scout: secrets of David Chang’s fast casual

Traffic at the Fuku fried-chicken concept in New York City was so heavy during Week One that the tiny store had to shut for two days to readjust to the demand.

Hot numbers of the week: Chili’s use-it-or-lose-it figure; Wendy’s surprise check kicker; The Habit’s district scope

Here are some figures that flagged innovations and unfolding trends in the restaurant industry this week.

‘Step back, Jack’

Jack in the Box is pushing its well-known mascot into the background of new commercials to make food the star.

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Asides more fascinating than Donald Trump’s hair

A possible political run by the Starbucks CEO was only one of the arresting developments in the restaurant business this week. Here’s a rundown.

Famous Dave’s makes some famous mistakes

The new regime didn’t hold back in discussing the blunders of the prior administration and why they were summarily reversed.

After 74 years, Gene & Georgetti expands

The landmark Chicago steakhouse has fired up its grill in the emerging convention center of Rosemont. Next to it is an events venue, also run by the restaurant company.

Damon Gordon tapped to oversee Water Grill’s kitchens

The fine-dining veteran will be responsible for the King’s Seafood concept.

Turnaround report: McDonald’s tries crowdsourcing; Hamburglar doesn’t steal the show; Bonefish to simplify; Cosi finds the lifting heavy

McDonalds looks for an iconic Chicago burger while its Hamburglar didn’t exactly ace his first go-round as champion of a premium McDonald’s sandwich.

$15 wage would hike menu prices 4.3%, study finds

The report also indicates that tax benefits embodied in the Affordable Care Act should enable small-restaurant employers to absorb the cost without a price rise.

Bonefish Grill’s comps slip 4.6%; Outback’s jump 4%

Second-quarter financial results for parent Bloomin’ Brands were impacted by continuing struggles in South Korea.

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