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August 22, 2011
Bulking up
Despite the recession, Derek Barbagallo of Colony Foods has invested in infrastructure and staff to prepare for post-recession growth.
August 15, 2011
Consumers rate brands on perceived healthful image
McD beats out Subway in a survey polling social media "tastemakers" on restaurant brand perceptions
July 28, 2011
W.I.S.E. Summit: Entrepreneurial insight from industry leaders
Leading restaurant executives talk getting started and standing out
June 21, 2011
Restaurant customer satisfaction report card
Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Pizza Hut top new American Customer Satisfaction Index
June 9, 2011
Q&A: More with Paul Antico, founder of AllergyEats.com
Anita Jones-Mueller continues her discussion with Paul Antico of AllergyEats.com
May 23, 2011
Mad Greens comes clean on nutritional info
A new salad-and-sandwich chain willingly posts calorie information
May 22, 2011
A culinary look from the NRA Show
Customization is key for today’s consumer
May 21, 2011
Operators focus on financing as NRA Show kicks off
Restaurant Executive Breakfast panel on private-equity options
May 12, 2011
Q&A: Charlie Cocotas of UFood Grill

Anita Jones-Mueller, M.P.H., president and founder of Healthy Dining, a nutrition-related marketing and consulting firm, interviews Charlie Cocotas, President and COO of UFood Grill. The 75-year-old came out of retirement to spread his passion for healthy dining.

The interview has been edited for length, and the full story can be seen at Healthy Dining’s Restaurant Nutrition News & Insights.

May 5, 2011
Q&A: Paul Antico, AllergyEats.com

Anita Jones-Mueller, M.P.H., president and founder of Healthy Dining, a nutrition-related marketing and consulting firm, interviews Paul Antico, Founder of AllergyEats.com. The father of five was a former mutual fund manager who now spends time as a full-time advocate for the food allergy community.

April 18, 2011
Young and 
restless
Social, tech-savvy Millennials offer big sales opportunities
March 17, 2011
Franchisees eye trucking opportunities
Jack in the Box is latest chain to launch mobile food truck
March 4, 2011
10 tips for building a digital strategy

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt of a recent blog written by Paul Barron, the founder of Fastcasual.com and DigitalCoCo, a branding and social analytic firm. For the full blog, visit his website http://www.socialcoco.com.

December 20, 2010
K&N Managment wins business award
K&N Management, an Austin, Texas-based operator, recently became only the second restaurant company to earn the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in the 23-year history of the honor.

December 1, 2010
Q&A: Nick O’Neill on Facebook Deals, Places
Founder of Facebook resource site offers tips on using location-based tools
November 23, 2010
Stone Flats offers fresh, healthful fare
New fast-casual flatbread concept serves healthful choices with speedy service
November 22, 2010
Operators offer holiday catering tailored to post-recession tastes
Healthful items, ethnic influences and lower price points are reshaping catering menus as restaurateurs gear up for the crucial holiday season in an increasingly crowded field.
November 16, 2010
Ted’s Montana Grill closes 9 units
Chain considering other areas for expansion
November 15, 2010
Centerbridge Capital buys Rock Bottom, Gordon Biersch
Restaurant companies will form CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries Inc.
October 25, 2010
Winning CEOs tackle industry’s issues


Participants in the Award Winning CEO Panel at the 2010 MUFSO conference came out in favor of the national menu-labeling law, but exhorted attendees to continue to advocate for an interpretation of health care reform that would benefit the foodservice industry.


Sally Smith, chief executive of Buffalo Wild Wings and the MUFSO Operator of the Year, said that there were still areas of the legislation that required further clarification, and she said it was important to let politicians know how it would affect restaurant businesses.


October 4, 2010
Peter Francese on the restaurant customers of tomorrow
Demographer highlights boomers, millennials and single moms
September 9, 2010
KFC puts marketing focus on the Colonel
Chain looks to reintroduce founder to younger consumers
September 6, 2010
Aging baby boomers could emerge as big spenders
The iconic American family has reached a milestone of sorts. Its growth rate is so low it may soon qualify as a niche market of just one in every five households.

August 16, 2010
This week in supplier news
Tyson teams up with Neil Young. Also this week: Burke Corp., Kold-Draft, Pierre Foods, Advance Food Co., Advance Brands LLC, Skyy Spirits, Constellation Brands, E&J Gallo, Diageo, Pate Dawson Co., Meat and Seafood Solutions LLC, Wixon Inc.
August 9, 2010
Hot Concepts! 2010: Twin Peaks
Texas ‘breastaurant’ concept lures guests with cold beer, hot food and showy staff.
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