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Restaurant figures pick fight with Trump

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 18, 2017

A union is suing the president for keeping his connection to the industry, saying the benefits are unconstitutional.

This week’s 4 head-spinning moments: Sharp left ahead?

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 09, 2016

Big names in the restaurant business are exploring new avenues for growth. Here's the updated road map.

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4 restaurant fights raging unnoticed

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 12, 2017

A union goes after a small restaurant chain, Tim Hortons franchisees head to court, Starbucks battles monsters, and two of the industry's best-known chefs draw spatulas—some of the business's most intense struggles have somehow dodged notice. Until now.

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This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Bang! We’re off

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 06, 2017

The year hasn't gotten off to a good start for restaurant unions, social media liars, soda-gulping slobs and at least one celebrity-loving restaurant chain.

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