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Ayear and a half ago, Joey Allaham took on the restoration of the 100-plus-year-old Oak Room in New York’s landmark Plaza Hotel. For Allaham, whose culinary ventures prior to renovating the Oak Room characterized him as an explorer of disparate...
In their difficult journey to uncover growth opportunities in this lending-challenged marketplace, restaurateurs are finding there is still plenty of room for them at the inn. Operators ranging from chain brands Dunkin’ Donuts and Beef ...
To walk into the handsome new restaurant Bottega Louie in downtown Los Angeles, guests must first pass through the “market,” a retail space offering baked goods, bottles of wine and olive oil, jars of jelly or chutney, fresh cheeses, charcuterie...
DALLAS The employment picture is brightening for the restaurant industry, according to the most recent People Report Workforce Index. The more than 80 restaurant companies that participated in the most recent survey said they are expecting...
SAN DIEGO Jack in the Box Inc. said Monday it has added a tropical flavor to its line of Real Fruit Smoothies. Officials said the new Tropical Smoothie is made from a blend of banana and mango Minute Maid fruit juices and purees blended...
WINSTON-SALEM N.C. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts said Monday it has rolled out a line of mini doughnuts that are about half the size of its traditional treats. The 520-unit chain said the mini doughnuts are available at participating stores in...
DALLAS Paciugo Gelato Caffè, a 40-unit family-owned chain, has named Steve Berkman to the newly created position of president of franchising. Prior to joining Paciugo, Berkman spent more than nineyears with Palm Beach Tan...
LOS ANGELES As its chief rival airs plans for aggressive growth, the 73-unit Pinkberry frozen yogurt chain reportedly has received a $5.8 million injection of venture capital funding. According to a Wall Street Journal blog...
BOSTON UFood Restaurant Group, parent of the 12-unit UFood Grill chain, said Monday it has named John Grubb vice president of business development. In his new post, Grubb will focus on expanding the health-focused, fast-casual brand in...
When he was laid off from a teaching job three years ago, Mike Stallone attended a job fair that Chipotle Mexican Grill was hosting at a local hotel on New York’s Long Island. The Denver-based fast-casual chain was preparing to...