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Although the economic downturn is affecting how much money some restaurants are allocating for eco-friendly initiatives, several quick-service chains nonetheless are moving forward with plans to make their operations greener. Officials...
While running Koo Koo Roo and Famiglia Toscana Rosti, operator John Kaufman admired the fast-casual Pat & Oscar’s from afar, especially for the chain’s cult-like following in the San Diego market and its family-targeted value...
Tracy Finklang, corporate beverage manager for Louisville, Colo.-based Rock Bottom Restaurants Inc., simply stopped ordering kegs of beer from a supplier who raised the price by 14 percent. “That was pretty extreme,” she says...
SACRAMENTO Calif. —Restaurant operators in California are gearing up for what some have dubbed “Foam Fight 2009,” as law-makers consider legislation that could make California the first state to ban...
It’s never too late to lend a helping hand.Occasionally viewed as buyout-hungry titans or financial engineers, private-equity firms these days are stepping into the role of white knight by using their expertise to help portfolio companies survive...
Body Bar & Grill701 W 135th St. (212) 694-1416. www.bodynewyorkcity.com .Cuisine: modern American.Specialties: Chilean sea bass mini tacos with avocado...
Even though Ken Nagel heads a company that is expected to gross more than $300 million this year, he tries to be actively involved with customers.“They can reach me,” he said.Nagel is president and co-owner of Fox River Foods, an independent...
Declining food and beverage sales and dwindling cash flows have many restaurant operators seeking rent relief from landlords—and actually getting it.Whether landlords are concerned renters need help during the recession or afraid replacement...
DEERFIELD Ill. Joining other quick-service and fast-casual operators looking to capitalize on breakfast sales, Cosi has revamped its morning menu to include new breakfast sandwiches, quiche and the increasingly popular oatmeal. Cosi's new...