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Peter Romeo

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This week’s 6 head-spinning moments

Restaurants’ social-media revenge, a $100,000 love slap, edible cups, Starbucks’ real-estate values and other boons for chiropractors.

Dunkin’ Donuts to remove whitening additive from powdered sugar

The decision ends what could be the industry’s first dispute with environmentalists over “nanomaterials.”

Subway tries streamlined guest-loyalty set-up

Stores in a section of Canada are letting patrons accrue reward points merely by logging onto the WiFi system.

McD’s vows to reduce antibiotics in chicken, hormones in milk

The changes in the restaurant giant’s purchasing standards could have a ripple effect on other chains looking to buy purer supplies, many observers say.

Denny’s John Miller, Focus’ Kat Cole win Silver Plates

Michael C. Gibbons took the top honor among independent-restaurant operators.

Sheetz sheds a standard c-store feature to focus more on food

The c-store chain’s newest outlet features a 100-seat café, but no gasoline pumps.

Taco Bell celebrates first graduate of its high-school education program

A franchisee’s crewmember earned a diploma, and now intends to pursue higher education. About 200 employees are scheduled to receive tuition assistance.

McDonald’s expected to announce new chicken standards

In a bid to win back the public, the burger giant will reportedly announce today that it will phase out its use of chicken treated with antibiotics. The move would force a dramatic change in the nation’s chicken-processing industry, according to the preliminary reports.

Pizza Hut to try in-car ordering

A system unveiled at a European conference enables a driver to order and pay for a pie hands-free, then have a server waiting outside to deliver the order.

Bryan Lockwood tapped to lead Real Mex

The former Tavistock is taking on the task of reinvigorating such Mexican chains as El Torito and Chevys.

Chains try retail-restaurant mash-ups in latest LTOs

Familiar supermarket and candy-store brands figure into the latest crop.

D.C. multi-concept operator reaches outside for new CEO

The parent of J. Paul’s, Paulo’s and other well-known District restaurants intends to grow the group.

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