TAMPA FLA. —Personality and behavioral testing is not just for job applicants anymore as restaurant franchising companies increasingly employ such exams to screen prospective franchisees. Franchisors such as Beef ‘O’...
Illinois senator and Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama had dinner not too long ago at Seldom Blues, a Detroit jazz supper club, and even complimented the performers.A few days later, one of Seldom Blues’ co-owners and co-founders...
THOUSAND OAKS CALIF. Baja Fresh Mexican Grill’s new owners, just months after buying the troubled chain from Wendy’s International Inc. at what was considered a fire-sale price, are attempting to add value and novelty to its menu and reverse...
Ever think you need a crisis management plan or team assembled ahead of time? I’m sure various companies accused of discrimination, defrauding stockholders or ruining the environment wished they did when their accusers got some media attention...
Rae is wide open in every sense of the word. Located in Philadelphia's brand new CIRA Centre, the restaurant flows from the lobby of the building into its own space without the use of doors. Curving polished plastered walls lined with grass are...
DALLAS The Corner Bakery Cafe chain has granted franchise development rights to The Rose Group for 25 restaurants in the greater Philadelphia area. Rose Group, an Applebee's franchisee, agreed to build the bakery-cafes--Corner Bakery's first free...
OAK BROOK Ill. McDonald’s is considering the addition of more fruit and vegetable side dishes to its menu as a way of appealing to more health-conscious consumers, parent company McDonald’s Corp. told reporters at the company’s annual shareholder...
ORLANDO Fla. After pulling the plug on its Smokey Bones Barbecue and Grill chain, Darden Restaurants Inc. has reassigned Smokey president JJ Buettgen to the new post of senior vice president of business development. Darden, whose other...
