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March 6, 2012
AFC Enterprises names Ralph Bower Popeyes’ U.S. division president
Bower had been Popeyes’ U.S. chief operating officer since 2008
October 4, 2011
Yum buoyed by China as U.S. sales fall
U.S. same-store sales fell at Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC
July 26, 2011
Domino's: U.S. sales rise 4.8% in 2Q
Gains overall in U.S.; international markets strong
May 30, 2011
U.S. franchisors in India
An itinerary of U.S. franchisors on a trade trip to India.
May 30, 2011
U.S. helps operators in global markets
The U.S. Department of Commerce can help foodservice companies navigate business practices in other countries.
March 18, 2011
U.S. brands assess damage in Japan
Restaurant operators grapple with closures, blackouts after disaster
January 24, 2011
U.S. restaurant count declines

The size of the U.S. restaurant industry contracted this past fall as the total number of commercial foodservice locations continued to erode, according to a fall 2010 restaurant census conducted by The NPD Group.

The Chicago-based research firm said the total number of domestic restaurants fell about 1 percent, or by 5,551 outlets, to 579,102 locations in the fall of 2010 compared with the fall of 2009. By comparison, The NPD Group’s ReCount data found the number of restaurants declined about 0.3 percent, or by 1,652 units, in the fall of 2009 versus 2008.

January 14, 2011
Analyst: U.S. unit count to continue declining
More negative unit growth in 2011 could bring industry positive results
October 18, 2010
Latin American cuisines shaping U.S. menus
Chefs discuss influence in America at 'Latin Flavors' conference
September 10, 2010
Korean food concept sees big potential in U.S.
Bibigo Hot Stone aims to be 'McDonald's of bibimbap,' group says
September 1, 2010
Church's Chicken taps Bowie to lead U.S. ops
Bowie previously worked for Friendly Ice Cream Corp.
June 17, 2010
U.S. diners discover Japanese shochu
A growing number of Americans are sipping the Japanese spirit shochu with simple meals of grilled meats and fish, tempura, sashimi and noodles.
April 22, 2010
India offers opportunities, challenges for U.S. restaurants
As expansion markets for U.S.-based foodservice chains go, India is “still more of a...
February 6, 2010
James Kent to lead U.S. Bocuse d'Or team
HYDE PARK N.Y. James Kent, sous chef of Eleven Madison Park in New York...
February 6, 2010
James Kent to lead U.S. Bocuse d'Or team
HYDE PARK N.Y. James Kent, sous chef of Eleven Madison Park in New York...
February 3, 2010
U.S. restaurant count declines
CHICAGO The number of U.S. restaurants fell this past fall as the industry continued to...
December 10, 2009
U.S. Bocuse d'Or semifinalists picked
NEW YORK A dozen chefs were selected to participate in a cook-off to determine...
November 8, 2009
McDonald's U.S. same-store sales slip in Oct.
OAK BROOK Ill. McDonald’s domestic same-store sales for October, while down a slight 0.1 percent...
July 29, 2009
UPDATE: U.S. House passes food-safety bill
WASHINGTON The National Restaurant Association praised members of the U.S. House for passing a wide-ranging...
July 26, 2009
Yum expects softer U.S. sales for the second half of fiscal ’09
Yum! Brands Inc. reported this month that U.S. sales would be weaker than expected for...
June 7, 2009
Fro-yo forerunner Yogen Früz finds time is right for U.S. growth
Move over Pinkberry and Red Mango. And, well, the countless other frozen-yogurt brands that are...
May 25, 2009
KFC says use of halal meat to remain limited in U.S.
LOUISVILLE Ky. KFC officials said there are no plans to offer halal meat at U.S....
April 29, 2009
Domino’s profit, U.S. comps rise in 1Q
ANN ARBOR Mich. Domino’s Pizza Inc. posted Thursday a 68-percent increase in first-quarter profit...
January 14, 2009
Orlando chef to lead U.S. team at World Pastry Cup
ORLANDO Fla. David Ramirez, executive pastry chef of Rosen Shingle Creek here will lead Team...
October 21, 2008
Coalition for U.S. menu labeling is formally launched
WASHINGTON A coalition of more than 30 restaurant chains and trade associations has officially been...
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