Focus Brands picks a leader for Moe's
May 06, 2008
ATLANTA Focus Brands Inc. has tapped on-site veteran Paul Damico as president of its Moe's Southwest Grill brand, the multiconcept operator said Tuesday. Focus Brands president and chief executive Steve Romaniello has been serving as Moe's...
Wienerschnitzel rolls streamlined prototypes to get leg up on hot dog, frozen-treat competitors
Wienerschnitzel rolls streamlined prototypes to get leg up on hot dog, frozen-treat competitors
May 05, 2008
IRVINE CALIF. —Seeking growth in a tough economy, the owner of the nation’s largest hot dog restaurant brand has launched two new prototype Wienerschnitzel stores and this month is relaunching that concept’s co-brand, Tastee-Freez, as...
RLC attendees proffer ideas for growth in tough economy
RLC attendees proffer ideas for growth in tough economy
May 05, 2008
SCOTTSDALE ARIZ. —Wincing from conditions in their own industry, restaurateurs attending the Restaurant Leadership Conference learned the grass isn’t always greener on the other side, be it...
Ariz., Colo. operators lobby for temporary-worker laws
Ariz., Colo. operators lobby for temporary-worker laws
May 05, 2008
Frustrated with federal foot-dragging on immigrant-worker issues, lawmakers in Arizona and Colorado are considering measures to create state guest-worker programs as foodservice constituents, and operators in neighboring states, face labor...
Indie Asian eateries losing share to chains, non-Asian rivals
Indie Asian eateries losing share to chains, non-Asian rivals
May 05, 2008
Like grains of simmering rice, the popularity of Asian food in the United States has expanded dramatically in recent years. Ironically, however, independent Asian restaurants have not been the beneficiaries, officials of The NPD Group say. Instead...
UNDER THE TOQUE: Shultz revitalizes, expands Seattle seafood brand
May 05, 2008
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NRA Show 2008 Preview: Environmental sessions, special focus on beverage programs to highlight conference
NRA Show 2008 Preview: Environmental sessions, special focus on beverage programs to highlight conference
May 05, 2008
CHICAGO National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show. —The “greening” of the restaurant industry and hot trends in alcoholic beverages will be the focus of a special series of...
UPDATE: Damon’s chairman says chain won’t join Max & Erma’s
May 05, 2008
COLUMBUS Ohio The Pittsburgh restaurant company that agreed in late April to buy Max & Erma’s has not been pursuing an acquisition of Damon’s Grill, contrary to local news reports, the chairman of Damon’s and its current parent company said Friday...
Tyson Foods, Ecolab disclose efforts to reach goals for sustainability, environmental action
May 05, 2008
Both Tyson Foods and Ecolab Inc. have issued reports concerning their sustainability and environmental-stewardship efforts.Richard L. Bond, president and chief executive of Springdale, Ark.-based Tyson Foods, said, “We believe sustainability is...
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