Legal Sea Foods

May 03, 2019

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Leadership

Union Square Hospitality names a new president

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 18, 2019

Chip Wade, a longtime ops specialist for Darden Restaurants, will take the job next month.

Top 500 Chains

Legal Sea Foods sues DoorDash for unauthorized deliveries

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 07, 2016

The complaint notes that the third-party deliverer changed the prices of some selections.

Legal Sea Foods’ Roger Berkowitz for president?

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 04, 2016

The seafood chain’s CEO is humorously reminding voters that The Donald isn’t the only outspoken and controversial figure who could make a run at the Oval Office. In the process, he’s aiming to sell some trout and fish tacos.

Technology

The problem with rogue deliverers

By Sara Rush Wirth on Apr. 14, 2016

The trouble with third-party delivery services is the impact it can have on brands. Any issue with product quality, consumers look to the restaurant.

2016 Top 500 restaurant chains

Jun. 21, 2016

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