Chains 4x more likely to fail, new study finds
Chains 4x more likely to fail, new study finds
May 18, 2009
SOUTHLAND Mich. —U.S. chain restaurants are four times more likely to fail this year than they were a year ago, and as many as 40 percent of them could face cash flow problems over the next year, a...
Pastry chefs take on additional roles to earn more dough
Pastry chefs take on additional roles to earn more dough
May 18, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO Yoshi’s, welcomed the opportunity and additional work when her responsibilities expanded to include the dessert menu at the Japanese restaurant’s sister location in Oakland, Calif. ...
Jundt resigns as Kona Grill’s CEO
May 16, 2009
SCOTTSDALE Ariz.  After months of shareholder unrest, Kona Grill Inc. said Friday that Marcus Jundt had resigned as chairman, president and chief executive of the casual-dining chain. Shareholders in late April approved a “withhold...
NYC’s Frieden tapped to head CDC
May 15, 2009
NEW YORK President Obama Friday named New York City health commissioner Dr. Thomas Frieden to head up the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. During Frieden’s seven years as the city’s health commissioner...
Jack in the Box 2Q net jumps, sales still lag
May 14, 2009
SAN DIEGO Jack in the Box Inc. reported Wednesday a 14-percent increase in second-quarter earnings as lower food and operating costs helped drive profit and offset a sales slump. For the quarter ended April 12, the San...
BK franchisee buys 34 Ontario units
May 14, 2009
MIAMI Heartland Food Corp. has purchased 20 Ontario restaurants from Burger King Corp.’s Canadian subsidiaries and acquired 14 other previously franchised Burger King units in Ontario. Burger King said the sale was part of its “ongoing...
Simple food safety still applies to high-tech ordering and delivery
May 13, 2009
When the Murphy Adams Restaurant Group bought Mama Fu's Asian House from Raving Brands nearly two years ago, chief executive Randy Murphy — already a Mama Fu's franchisee — wanted to add online ordering and delivery to the 14-unit chain's service...
NRA endorses reintroduced health care measure
May 13, 2009
WASHINGTON The National Restaurant Association Wednesday voiced its support for the Small Business Health Options Program, or SHOP, Act, saying the measure would help make healthcare coverage more affordable and accessible for small businesses and...
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