HARD ROCK CAFE HONORS AFFILIATED LEADERS AT ANNUAL CONFERENCEHARD ROCK CAFE HONORS AFFILIATED LEADERS AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE

ORLANDO FLA. —Hard Rock International, based here, which owns or franchises 123 Hard Rock Cafes as well as several hotel and casinos in 45 countries, recently recognized several employees, franchisees and suppliers at its annual leadership conference.

Among the more than 20 award recipients was the staff at the Hard Rock Cafe New York, which was named Worldwide Cafe of the Year for exceeding $36 million in sales in 2006. The General Manager of the Year award went to Kristina Lange of Hard Rock Cafe Berlin. The Berlin restaurant also received the “Rockin’ with the Best” award for the lowest employee turnover. —Hard Rock International, based here, which owns or franchises 123 Hard Rock Cafes as well as several hotel and casinos in 45 countries, recently recognized several employees, franchisees and suppliers at its annual leadership conference.