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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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TGI Fridays opts to give servers, not guests, a tablet

TGI Fridays is taking a different tack than competitors like Chili’s and Applebee’s in its embrace of order-placement tablets.

Quiznos names Doug Pendergast CEO

The former Krystal CEO succeeds Stuart Mathis.

Chipotle to offer a BOGO deal on tofu items

In the rare discount by the chain, patrons can try their sofritas with the assurance they can get a meat-filled favorite later.

Popeyes gains 9.8% in same-store sales in Q4

The fried-chicken chain also disclosed that 53 units were closed in 2014.

Resistance is futile

The restaurant industry should say yes to a minimum-wage hike, and focus its energies on determining the size of the increase and the schedule for implementing it.

Employers get an ACA break from Congress

The House approved a bill yesterday that would narrow the scope of employees who have to be covered, but President Obama has already promised a veto.

AFL-CIO focuses wage-hike efforts on 7 cities, 4 states

The targets include Columbus, Ohio, and Nevada.

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Ideas Mel Gibson might love

The Land Down Under is emerging as the new crucible for possible U.S. restaurant trends.

Consumers pick their favorite chains

New research shows which brands restaurant-goers favor in five categories.

Business groups sue to stop 'quickie' union elections

The coalition said the NLRB overstepped in ruling that employers and employees could have as little as 14 days to prepare for a yea-or-nay vote on unionizing.

Jollibee becomes a Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee

The Philippine company says it will open more than 1,400 stores in China.

Paul Carolan named president of Bruegger’s

The veteran of Einstein Bros. and Sun Capital takes the job at a time of change for the bagel chain.

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