Report: BK teams up with 'Family Guy' creator
Aug 18, 2008
MIAMI Seth MacFarlane, the creator of the “Family Guy” TV show, reportedly has created ads for Burger King Corp. that will appear on an online series called “Seth MacFarlane’s Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy." The show will be syndicated...
Indies find going green worth the extra energy
Indies find going green worth the extra energy
Aug 18, 2008
There’s no question that embracing local, seasonal ingredients is a practice and a philosophy widely adopted by chefs and restaurants around the country. But serving organic and/or local food is just one facet of environmentally conscious...
Mass. operators feel pains of rising health care costs
Mass. operators feel pains of rising health care costs
Aug 18, 2008
BOSTON —Massachusetts restaurateurs say they are feeling ill over their governor’s recent proposal to increase employer contributions to fund the skyrocketing costs associated with the state’s year...
Regional coffeehouses brew expansion plans
Regional coffeehouses brew expansion plans
Aug 18, 2008
Looking to benefit from Starbucks’ tribulations, smaller specialty coffee chains are continuing to grow unit counts and sales by making their offerings more convenient and improving their value perceptions. National...
Chains make an impact with greener practices
Chains make an impact with greener practices
Aug 18, 2008
McDonald’s recently rolled out a new fryer that uses about 40 percent less cooking oil and 6 percent less energy than the high-efficiency fryers the chain already uses. Harrah’s Entertainment in Atlantic City, N.J., buys 1.1 million fewer...
Midsize operators team up for purchasing power
Midsize operators team up for purchasing power
Aug 18, 2008
As the economy continues to wither and commodity costs remain sky high, operators looking to cut costs and avoid menu price hikes are seeking strength in numbers as it applies to purchasing.Across the country purchasing groups that harness the...
Arby’s bypasses TV for first time to promote Mini Snack sandwiches with online campaign
Aug 18, 2008
ATLANTA —In a clear sign that nontraditional media are playing a larger role in the marketing efforts of major restaurant chains, Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc. recently concluded a three-week campaign...
‘Greenwashing’ emerges as an inconvenient trend
‘Greenwashing’ emerges as an inconvenient trend
Aug 18, 2008
So you want your company to be more green. Maybe your customers demand it, maybe you hope it will save money in the long run, maybe you actually would like to try to protect the environment.Not as green as you thinkBut being truly eco-friendly can...
CRCA report: Reputation, not pay, matters most for retention
CRCA report: Reputation, not pay, matters most for retention
Aug 18, 2008
With rising minimum wages equalizing pay rates among restaurants, pay is becoming less of a factor in attracting hourly workers, said operators, who noted they are looking for other ways to recruit and retain their workforces.A recent study by the...
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