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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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The other part of Starbucks-Lyft deal: employee rides

Starbucks employees may be getting a low-priced lift from Lyft as part of the just-announced partnership, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz revealed.

This week’s head-spinning moments: 5 spilled secrets

Chipotle was forthcoming this week with some revelations that seem to run contrary to its contrarian approach. And then there’s a little-known key to Chick-fil-A’s success.

McDonald’s acknowledges its promos and new products weren’t hits

Unexpectedly poor response led to a 2 percent comp-sales decline for Q2.

Starbucks enriches its app with New York Times news

A feed will be provided to loyalty program members for free, starting next year.

Turnaround report: McDonald’s tries Italian food; Howard Johnson’s, Roy Rogers, Naugles plot comebacks

In this edition: An Orlando McDonald's tries pasta, pizza; McDonald's secret menu is confirmed; Howard Johnson's, Roy Rogers and Naugles make comeback plans.

Chipotle’s Q2 comp sales cool to 4.3% gain

Income growth accelerated on the strength of improved margins, the result of menu-price increases and some relief in food costs.

Taco Bell’s mobile guru jumps to Whole Foods

Jeff Jenkins quietly left the chain last month.

Pass the salt, please

Officials intend to require local businesses to post a warning next to the menu listing of any item that packs more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium.

The week in numbers

Several key metrics merited their own attention this week. Here are some of the most intriguing.

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Did I hear right?

Domino’s is in what business? And you really don’t need a translator for Yum execs? Next you’ll be saying restaurants and government are entering into business together.

Domino’s posts 12.8% comp gain for Q2

Tech again played a role in the chain’s same-store sales growth, which outpaced Pizza Hut’s by more than 10 percentage points.

Porsche gives restaurants a test drive

The carmaker’s North American branch has opened a high-end public restaurant in its new Atlanta headquarters.

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