While San Francisco’s proposal to restrict the use of toys and other “incentives” in the sale of restaurant kids’ meals may not see formal hearings until next month, agitation within some foodservice industry quarters is already running high.

San Francisco Supervisor Eric Mar and two colleagues submitted this month a draft ordinance that in many ways mirrors a law in nearby Santa Clara County, restricting marketing through children’s meals that do not meet specified nutritional guidelines.

Mike Repole is jazzed about the
future of Energy Kitchen.


The former president and co-founder of Glaceau Vitamin Water is spearheading the growth of the 10-unit, fast-casual concept, intending to turn it into a national chain within the next decade.


Repole, who sold Vitamin Water to The Coca-Cola Co. in 2007, said the time is right for consumers to embrace food that tastes good and is good for them, too. He currently has area development deals in play in Boston, Miami, New Jersey and Washington, D.C.