WASHINGTON The U.S. House of Representatives passed late Saturday its version of health care reform, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, which includes some measures that industry groups consider to be anti...
WASHINGTON The International Franchise Association has voiced its opposition to the health care reform bill introduced last week in the U.S. House of Representatives, claiming that the legislation's passage would harm...
ROCKVILLE Md. Officials of the Restaurant Association of Maryland have told Montgomery County Council members here that they oppose the passage of menu-labeling regulations at the state, county or local level in favor...
LORTON Va. Five Guys Burgers and Fries recently received a new shot of growth capital after doubling the size of its credit facility with GE Capital, Franchise Finance.The fast-casual burger specialist closed on a $30...
NEW YORK Emeril Lagasse has named his upcoming burger restaurant Burgers And More, or BAM, after his signature expression, and said he doesn't want the brand to be a premium burger "gimmick." The restaurant, set to...
WASHINGTON Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi Thursday introduced a sweeping, $894 billion health care bill that also includes provisions for menu labeling. The 1,990-page bill outlines general nutrient...
COLLEGEVILLE PA. Wegmans has joined the small collection of supermarket brands that have made the leap into the full-service restaurant arena, experts doubt such in-store eateries pose a significant threat to...
WASHINGTON The National Restaurant Association is spearheading an effort on Capitol Hill to extend the 15-year depreciation schedule for restaurant improvements and new construction. The current rules, established by...
COLLEGEVILLE Pa. While supermarkets have long been viewed as serious competition for restaurateurs, upscale grocery chain Wegmans Food Markets Inc. is pitting itself directly against foodservice operators with the...
