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While foodservice operators will be eagerly monitoring the economic news over the next 18 months, many also will be following congressional developments as they come out of Washington, D.C.With the legislative center of gravity shifting from the...
When Granite City Food & Brewery last month unveiled its restructured balance sheet, it was far from traditional.The final deal for a $15 million debt-to-equity swap was inked with the 26-unit casual-dining chain’s landlords, developers and main...
When unappetizing food shots from the London newspaper the Guardian began making the rounds a few weeks ago, it was photographic evidence of the need for operators to improve their unit-level training. The photos contrasted marketing...
If any shining graces emerge from the “Great Recession,” the effect of reducing real estate prices will be chief among them for expansion-minded operators.“This is actually one of those rare, opportune moments in history for strong restaurant...
There are far less costly pieces of equipment for roasting poultry and prime rib than a $26,000 custom-made wood-burning rotisserie like the one at Two Urban Licks, a casual American restaurant in Atlanta specializing in “live fire” cooking. ...
If Richard Melman turns his attention away from a business project to focus on something entirely new, don’t be alarmed.It probably just means the first venture is already a success.That’s been the longtime pattern for the founder and chairman of...
DALLAS Nation’s Restaurant News’ 50th Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators conference kicked off Sunday as hundreds of operators from across the country gathered to share best practices, seek out new solutions and network with industry peers. Ideas...
LENEXA Kan. Amid an unconfirmed report that salsa may have been tainted with pesticide, Kansas state officials said Sunday that a criminal investigation has begun related to two incidences in August in which guests of the Mi Ranchito restaurant...
CYPRESS Calif. Baja Fresh Mexican Grill chief executive David Kim and investors have launched another new franchise venture — but this time with wheels.Kim and investors have acquired the Calbi Fusion Tacos and Burritos, a mobile vendor truck...
DALLAS Nation’s Restaurant News will kick off its 50th annual Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators, or MUFSO, conference this Sunday in Dallas, bringing together hundreds of foodservice executives to celebrate the industry's rich history and look...