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NEWTOWN Pa. Applebee’s franchise operators The Rose Group and Apple American Group rallied the support of their communities on behalf of Alex’s Lemonade Stand. —For the fifth straight year...
When consumers clamp onto their wallets in a recession, some operators react nimbly. Veteran chef-owner Allen Susser has been doing so for the past year at Chef Allen’s restaurant in Aventura, Fla., a Miami-area favorite since 1986. He has dialed...
Late last month Thomas Suozzi, county executive for Nassau County on Long Island, N.Y., put a fast-food tax proposal on the legislative menu in hopes of fattening up his county’s thinning coffers.The proposed tax, part of Suozzi’s “Healthy Nassau”...
SEATTLE Starbucks Corp. is “re-imagining” the coffeehouse concept with the launch of a new neighborhood-specific location here the week of July 20 that will serve beer and wine and host live entertainment or community events. ...
CALABASAS HILLS Calif. The Cheesecake Factory Inc. said Monday it plans in August to roll out its first kids' menu for diners 10 and under, making the chain the latest more upscale operator to try and build business by luring in families...
CHELSEA Mich. Two Michigan companies, Bearclaw Coffee Company and multiconcept operator Askar Brands, said they plan to co-brand their restaurant concepts in an attempt to drive traffic during multiple dayparts. The agreement between the two...
NASHVILLE Tenn. O’Charley’s Restaurants introduced a value deal Monday that offers two full-sized entrees for $14.99 at participating restaurants of the 245-unit chain.The promotion gives customers a choice of six new items developed specifically...
PORT WASHINGTON N.Y. The total number of restaurant locations in the United States shrunk during the past year, as smaller chains and independents in particular had difficulty weathering the economic storm. According to the latest NPD Group...
CHEZ PANISSEADDRESS: 1517 Shattuck Ave.CUISINE: seasonal contemporary continentalCHEF-OWNER: Alice Waters “Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.”—Proverbs 25:14-16When First Lady Michelle Obama...