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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Starbucks names a techie as its new president/COO

Board member and Microsoft veteran Kevin Johnson will assume the role as Howard Schultz’s second in command on March 1.

This week’s 5 head-spinning revelations: How Danny Meyer makes Shake Shack hum

A privately owned chain with $5.4 million in profits is about to sell 45 percent of itself to the public for at least $80 million, and that chain sadly isn’t yours. Unless your name is Danny Meyer.

McD’s sued under ‘joint employer’ ruling for alleged discrimination at franchised stores

The first major court test of the NLRB’s decision will be closely watched by restaurant franchisors.

Jollibee is hunting for a U.S. fast-food chain to buy

The Asian quick-service powerhouse says it wants a big but underdeveloped regional brand.

Activist Sardar Biglari has an activist investor of his own

A shareholder in the militant investor’s holding company wants seats on the board and a tighter rein on compensation.

Leadership

The builder: Steve Silverstein

No one has ever quit, claims this casual chain—and that includes Not Your Average Joe's tenacious founder Steve Silverstein.

12 regrettable misses worth savoring

If you sat out this year’s Global Best Practices Conference, here are 12 things you can only read about.

Restaurateurs’ guide to the State of the Union address

President Obama’s annual address to the nation included a number of points of particular interest to the restaurant business. Here are a few.

Frisch’s chain accuses former official of embezzling

The operator of the Frisch’s Big Boy chain has alleged in a lawsuit filing that a former executive had embezzled $3.3 million from the Cincinnati-based company over a three-year period.

A peek inside the chain that might out-Chipotle Chipotle

Jason’s Deli explained why it has embraced health and wholesomeness as signatures, and where that’s taking the menu next.

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: The industry grows up

Developments ranging from gas-station surprises to signs of cyber fears show how complex the business is becoming.

Consumer Trends

9 surprises from Technomic’s consumer CAT scan

Technomic’s detailed look at customers brought some unexpected revelations about the restaurant business.

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