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Over the last year or so, there’s been a big increase in the number of wage-and-hour suits brought against New York restaurateurs big and small, famous and, well, not as well known.Because of the increase in litigation, a panel of restaurant...
OVERLAND PARK Kan. Pizza Hut’s largest franchisee, NPC International Inc., said its third-quarter double-digit decline in same-store sales came about as the franchisor, Yum! Brands Inc., “struggled to find the proper message to connect with the...
LOUISVILLE Ky. Papa John’s International Inc. founder and chief executive John Schnatter is still in a giving mood. After awarding $250,000 a few months ago to the owner of his 1971 Z28 Camaro he sold 25 years ago to save his father’s tavern and...
COSTA MESA Calif. High unemployment rates, particularly among Hispanics and within El Pollo Loco’s core markets throughout California, were blamed for the chain’s 10.1-percent decline in same-store sales for the third quarter. Same-store sales...
GAITHERSBURG Md. Contract feeder Sodexo Inc. said Monday it had promoted Lorna Donatone to chief operating officer and president of its Education Market division.Donatone, who currently serves as president of the company’s School Services division...
If you build it, to paraphrase the nowiconic movie line, they will come, but that adage may not apply to the creation of a new cocktail list. There’s more to boosting sales and satisfying customers than just fresh mixers and quality spirits. There...
NEW YORK —Usually, the restaurant industry is first in when the economy slumps and first out when it improves, but a new study suggests that may not be the case this time around. The study...
WASHINGTON —As the House’s health care reform wends its way through the legislative process, several industry groups are working to keep what they deem anti-business provisions in that bill from...
Hibiscus has gained buzz recently for its healthful reputation and potential medicinal properties, but chefs long have prized the flower’s full flavor, deep red color and its heritage as an ingredient used around the globe. “I’ve used...
Asteam-heated griddle that’s an energy miser, “smart” deep-fryers that power down when idle and exhaust hood fans that match their speed to the cooking load are helping a Denny’s franchise owner in suburban Chicago slash operating costs and model...