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Top 10 Casual-Dining restaurants in the U.S.

These brands dominate the full-service space.

10 biggest burger chains of 2018

Find out this year’s top players in the LSR/Burger segment.

Working Lunch: Industry faces single-use plastic bans

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Plus, what Trump's trade war means for operators.

McDonald’s test of alternative straws pushed by Seattle ban

Seattle is a U.S. pioneer as the plastic straw ban started July 1.

8 limited-service chains targeted in ‘no poach’ hiring probe

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A 10-state investigation of franchisee agreements alleges that low-wage workers' rights have been violated.

Strawless lids coming to Starbucks beverages

The Seattle chain says it will eliminate 1 billion plastic straws per year by 2020.

Chuck E. Cheese’s launches “All You Can Play” gaming model

The time-based initiative is launching at company-owned units.

Mastro’s founders to launch seafood-focused restaurant

Prime Steak Concepts

Ocean 44 will follow on the heels of Steak 44 and Steak 48.

Lawsuit challenges 80/20 tip-credit ‘rule’

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The Labor Department has been charged with overstepping its authority in a procedural move.

Carl’s Jr. shutters heralded Manhattan location after five months

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The franchisee is accused of withholding wages.

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