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WASHINGTON A National Restaurant Association official said labor groups that won an injunction against the Department of Homeland Security last year believe its newly revised final rules for "no-match" letters may not satisfy the court that...
WASHINGTON Capital-spending activity within the restaurant industry stood at a record low in September as operators reported weak sales and traffic results and more pessimistic attitudes toward the next six months, according to the National...
MIAMI Burger King Holdings Inc. posted a 2-percent increase in first quarter profit, a lower-than-expected outcome, as increased costs minimized a 12-percent revenue surge from restaurant openings, late-night hours and new products like the Fresh...
NEW YORK Brad Blum, a former head of Olive Garden and Burger King, said Wednesday that he is planning to open a casual, Mediterranean-style concept in Brooklyn, N.Y., early next year. Called Green Canteen, the 3,000-square-foot, 74-seat...
WOODLAND HILLS Calif. The parent of the Daily Grill casual-dining chain said it has hired a financial adviser to explore a sale, merger or other strategic alternatives. Grill Concepts Inc. also indicated that the company’s top executives have...
MINNEAPOLIS Caribou Coffee Co. said it has hired two new executives, including a veteran from rival Starbucks, which marks the latest management changes at the 500-unit coffeehouse chain. Caribou named Daniel Hurdle senior vice president...
BURLINGTON Vt. The Bruegger’s bakery-cafe chain has kicked off its annual promotion of allowing patrons to pay a three-figure upfront price for limitless refills of coffee, tea or soda for a year. The price this year ranges by location from $109...
LOUISVILLE Ky. With grim economic news making Halloween extra scary this year, many pizza chains are hoping to entice customers with deals and other treats on what is traditionally one of the segment's busiest nights. Papa John's, which...
SEATTLE Negative customer traffic trends continued into Starbucks’ September-ended fourth quarter, but a slight improvement so far this month may indicate a corner has been turned for the struggling coffee chain, corporate officials said late...
HEATHROW Fla. The parent of the Ruth’s Chris Steak House chain said it has cut its support-center staff, agreed to sell and lease back the center, and accepted the resignations of several high-level executives, including the president of its...
