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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Roark Capital invests in a fast casual specializing in Middle Eastern food

The infusion of growth capital marks what the Carl’s Jr. and Arby’s parent says is the first growth concept in its extensive restaurant portfolio.

NYC looks to halt use of tech to underreport restaurant sales

Citing the temptation to evade taxes, city officials are eying the possibility of banning “skimmers” and holding vendors responsible, too.

Turnaround report: McDonald’s shrinks bundled meals, bulks up management; Ruby Tuesday’s CEO sells shares

McDonalds tries Mini Meals and Ruby Tuesday shareholders may want to consider jumping ship.

Changing of the guard at 43-year-old Cousins Subs

A second generation has assumed management of the chain from co-founder Bill Specht.

KFC puts the Colonel’s voice on Google's Waze

The mascot will give directions, instructions on pothole repair and the location of restaurants that bear his image.

McDonald’s recruits 2 outsiders to Easterbrook’s brain trust

Silvia Lagnado, a consumer-products marketing vet, and Robert Gibbs, the former White House spokesman, come aboard at the “C” level.

David Burke Group to open first of 3 theater restaurants

The multiconcept operator is outfitting Silverspot Cinemas with a polished concept called Trilogy.

Gatti’s acquired by PE firm with ambitions

The pizza chain will be led by Michael Poates.

6 ways Chick-fil-A does it better

Wonder why Chick-fil-A is besting the competition? The answers were obvious during a visit to a relatively new store in Dallas’s Love Field airport.

McDonald’s slide continues with 2.2% comp decline

Higher-priced sandwiches reportedly offset a steeper decline in traffic.

Hillary Clinton gives her support to Fight for $15

The pledge to union-supported groups underscores the likelihood of restaurant-related personnel issues figuring large in the 2016 election.

Calif. city passes anti-soft-drink law

Starting in September, quick-service restaurants will be required to ask if a child wants milk or water before taking a soft drink order for the girl or boy.

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