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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Danny Meyer invests in 22-unit Tender Greens

The strategic alliance calls for Meyer to assist in the fast-casual salad chain’s expansion beyond California.

Jeff Carcara named president of Barteca Holdings

The former Del Frisco’s COO will oversee the growth of Barcelona Wine Bar and the Bartaco taqueria concept.

This week’s 4 head-spinning moments: Big names, bold bids, bad hair

Marquee value abounded in industry-news developments. Unfortunately, some were far from positive.

Updated menu-labeling rules to be issued next month

The promise of clarity from the FDA accompanies a decision to delay enforcement for a year.

Menu labeling delayed a year

The FDA acknowledges that more clarity is needed before the disclosure laws for chain restaurants can be enforced.

Turnaround report: Pizza Hut’s new format, McDonald’s picturesque menu boards, Cosi’s sales quagmire

A Pizza Hut operator in Texas hatched a recast of the brand as a sports bar, complete with full bar, multiple flat-screen TVs and game tables for pool and shuffleboard.

Subway, Jared part company pending Fogle’s investigation

The decision was mutual, the chain said.

Leadership

Five Guys founder Jerry Murrell’s approach to leadership

This longtime CEO and pioneer in the fast-casual realm grew a family business to one of the top better-burger chains in the U.S. through dedication to the brand’s roots.

Leadership

4 questions for Jerry Murrell

4 questions for Co-founder and CEO of Five Guys Burgers and Fries Jerry Murrell.

Fazoli’s sold to Newk’s & TGI Fridays parent

Sentinel Capital did not disclose how much it paid Sun Capital for the fast-Italian brand.

Police investigate Subway pitchman Jared Fogle

Authorities reportedly raided his house this morning as part of a child-pornography investigation. Fogle was not arrested or detained.

Consumers’ growing preference is for on-premise dining, NPD finds

Takeout and drive-thru volume is slipping further behind orders consumed in the dining room, a new study shows.

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