Attention to food safety is important in any kitchen, but especially so on cruise ships, where quarters are tight, the clientele is captive, and publicity of past outbreaks on other liners might have passengers on edge. To guard against...

SAN FRANCISCO Brian Lee has been named vice president, product innovation, of Jamba, Inc., parent company of Jamba Juice. The former director of product development of Starbucks Coffee Company will be responsible for developing new products...

MARYVILLE Tenn. Ruby Tuesday Inc. has granted franchise rights for 10 units in Los Angeles to RT LA Group LLC, a holding of industry veteran Troy Saldana and two newcomers to the trade. The restaurants are scheduled to be developed during the next...

OVERLAND PARK Kan. Applebee’s International Inc. said it has formed a committee of independent directors to explore the possibility of selling the company or pursuing other “strategic alternatives,” including a recapitalization. The news...