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Peter Romeo

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Peter Romeo

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Fatburger eying Cuban franchises

The multi-regional burger chain says it can move ahead on exploratory discussions that started four years ago.

Gay ad wasn’t Taco Bell’s work, chain says

Taco Bell says it had nothing to do with the video, but admired what it saw.

Financing

Top 10 stories of 2014

Here are what we at Restaurant Business regard as the 10 most influential developments and trends of 2014.

Famous Dave’s exits Richmond, Va., market

Three corporate stores were shut, and the franchisor says more could follow.

New ruling opens franchisors to legal liability for franchisees’ employment practices

The NLRB alerted McDonald’s today that franchisors and franchisees are “joint employers,” both accountable if employees take legal action.

Marriott invites entrepreneurs to create its future restaurants

The lodging giant is launching an “incubator” program whereby chefs, restaurateurs or entrepreneurs can pitch their suggestions for a new hotel restaurant or lounge to a selection panel.

Union bashes Au Bon Pain’s menu in new P.R. campaign

Unite Here has launched what it calls a “consumer education campaign” that asserts the bakery-café chain’s menu is anything but healthful.

Nutritionists predict top diet trends for 2015

A survey of 500 registered dieticians suggests consumers will go nuts in 2015, with fondness growing for seeds as well.

The year’s head-spinning moments: 5 that screamed for neck braces

Here are five developments from 2014, including one from just last month, that shouldn't be forgotten as the calendar changes.

Technology

E-commerce giants try restaurant delivery

Uber, Amazon are testing new high-tech ways to function as a middleman between restaurants and consumers.

Olive Garden suspends rehabs, eyes catering, delivery

Olive Garden is suspending its renovation program, a key part of the brand’s turnaround plan, to gauge the return on investment over a longer timeframe, parent company Darden Restaurants told investors yesterday.

Breakfast is still a possibility, Wendy’s says

It’s a matter of doing it the right way, and this isn’t the right moment to try, said CEO Emil Brolick.

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