Brian Riendeau, vice president of government and community affairs for Yum! Brands Inc., doesn’t mind working long hours.The length of his workdays varies, depending on whether he’s traveling or staying near Yum’s Louisville, Ky., headquarters...
DURHAM, N.C. —A molecular scientist is trying to jolt people into adding more caffeine to their diets—not from coffee, but from baked goods he is infusing with 100 milligrams of the stuff, the...
BUFFALO, N.Y. —Despite efficient systems and designs that create consistent food and atmosphere in their stores, fast-food chains struggle to manage their employees consistently, said a college...
To April Young, one of the most challenging and frustrating aspects of her job is watching lawmakers pass legislation without understanding the potential impact on their constituents. “A lot of times it’s just about going with the party...
INDIANAPOLIS —Steak n Shake has launched a video contest in which customers are asked to create their favorite flavor combinations for milk shakes. The “So, You Think You Can Make a Milk Shake...
Arecent study of brand-promotion campaigns offers evidence that emphasis on branding or a rebranded image can pay off for businesses by influencing consumers’ purchase decisions.Brands that scored highest in customer influence were those that had...
With dozens of states and the federal government passing minimum-wage increases, Carolyn D. Richmond can look forward to a very busy 2007 as she works to keep her multistate restaurant clients compliant. Richmond is a labor attorney at Seyfarth...
MIAMI Burger King Holdings has awarded exclusive development rights for Hong Kong and Macau to a subsidiary of North Asia Strategic Holdings Ltd., a diversified industrial holding company. Its first downtown Hong Kong restaurant is scheduled to...
