Expanding your quick-service brand abroad? Then you’d best forget what you know about the American market.While quick-service restaurants span the globe, the dining habits of consumers outside the United States—such as the hours at which they...
SAI BABA ASHRAM INDIA. Hard Rock Cafe and House of Blues chains, achieved an “eatertainment” trifecta with the creation of a third high-profile brand, would you want to run it? —If Isaac...
What happens in Vegas won’t be staying in Vegas.At this year’s Restaurant Finance & Development Conference, put on by Franchise Times, the news out of almost every pundit’s mouth—from economists to lenders and even the typically bullish securities...
ATLANTA —Amid rising costs for energy and water, mounting concern about global warming, and a “greening” trend that gains visibility with each passing day, operators should embrace the growing numbers of energy efficiency-certified...
CARLSBAD Calif. Rubio’s Restaurants Inc. here has added two executives to its management team, the company said. Marc Simon was named senior vice president of operations, and Ken Hull was named senior vice president of development.Simon...
WASHINGTON The National Restaurant Association is encouraging former chairman Ed Tinsley to run for New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District seat. The seat is currently held by Rep. Steve Pearce (R-N.M.), but Pearce has...
BUFFALO N.Y. Contract foodservice and hospitality specialist Delaware North Cos. is debuting a new business that will assist gaming and casino operations in developing or revamping their foodservice and lodging offerings. ADelaware North...
CARPINTERIA Calif. CKE Restaurants Inc., based here, has sold 26 Hardee’s restaurants to a franchisee in Illinois as part of a previously announced refranchising strategy. Shree Krishna Food LLC has agreed to take over the 26 corporate...
ROSEVILLE Calif. Paul Martin’s American Bistro, the newest concept by industry pioneer Paul Fleming, has opened in Roseville, Calif. The 250-seat, casual-dining concept, which was created by Paul Fleming Restaurants LLC...
