Like many journalists, I’ve never been all that great at math. But lately, given the tough economy, my division skills have gotten much sharper. As I try to make the most of less frequent trips to my favorite restaurants, I find myself justifying...
PORTLAND Ore. Legislators for the Oregon county that encompasses Portland voted Thursday to require the disclosure of nutrition information on the menus of some chain restaurants. Approval of the measure, which applies to local units of...
MARYVILLE Tenn. Ruby Tuesday plans to blow up its last “old-style” restaurant Aug. 5 and broadcast the demolition online, according to a notice on its website, www.rubytuesday.com. The stunt is designed to bid farewell to the casual-dining...
LOUISVILLE Ky. Nearly every marketing program is expensive—unless you get your customers to pay for it. Napa River Grill here did just that prior to moving from a nearly 40-year old building to a custom-built facility in June. Seeking to...
MINNEAPOLIS Famous Dave’s of America Inc. posted a 6.2-percent increase in second-quarter profit as sales surged nearly 16 percent on restaurant openings and menu price increases. The operator or franchisor of 171 namesake barbecue...
