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Frozen = Fresh?
I don't consider myself a complainer of any sort. When you're in the business, you should have sympathy for the operational challenges faced by all restaurants. But just this morning, I had an …
| The restaurant business is all about paying attention to the details. And when it comes to the details, there are two rules to keep in mind: Rule #1: Typically, no single issue is a back-breaker. It's an accumulation of deficiencies that kills you … |
| There are varying opinions as to when the "Great Recession" began. Arguably, the roots extend back to the start of the housing bubble burst in the back half of 2007. But from my perspective, the critical moment in time was mid-to-late February of … |
| The 68-unit Daphne's Greek Cafe chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Several Daphne's in Southern California have closed in recent weeks, but it is unclear if more units will close there as part of the bankruptcy. The company also … | |
| AUSTIN, Texas — Sweet Leaf Tea Co., the maker of organic, all-natural, iced teas, lemonades and other natural beverages, has announced that Nestlé Waters North America Inc. has made a $15.6 million investment in Sweet Leaf Tea Co … | |
| Advertising Age: While the recession and banking crisis have hurt the entire restaurant industry, some Quiznos franchisees claim to have been disproportionately affected. The chain has shuttered 150 stores this year. Click to continue | |
| SEATTLE — Sales at Organic To Go are projected to reach $6.4 million for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, the company said in a preliminary sales release. That figure is up 72 percent compared with sales of $3.7 million for the 2007 third … | |
| TROY, Mich. — Nextep Systems, provider of self-service kiosk solutions, has launched its Nextreme Outdoor Kiosk. The kiosk employs an industrial PC with solid-state disk technology, typically found in military settings. The Nextreme kiosk … | |
| The Motley Fool: Since Carrols Restaurant Group's initial public offering hit the market, and the stock price increased $2.20 to $15.20, the company has become quite attractive. Besides being the largest Burger King franchisee, Carrols owns two … | |
| The Star: A Malaysian restaurant operator is feeling the heat for using the McDonald's "Mc" trademark for its business. The High Court has ordered McCurry Restaurant to immediately stop using the prefix. Read more | |
| Associated Press: When a restaurant called Hitler's Cross opened four days ago in a Bombay suburb, the city's small Jewish community was outraged, but there were few other objections. Owner Puneet Sablok insists that the name and theme of his new … | |
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BEEF: Cook it slow. Serve it fast. Big ideas for building value.
From braises and stews, to down-home barbecue, slow-cooked beef dishes are booming. Here are the top ten reasons they’re such a perfect fit for all segments of foodservice.Type: GuideSponsored by: The Beef Checkoff -
10 Tips in Ten Minutes: A Foodservice Guide to Building Profits with Beef
Beef is a cornerstone of the American menu that’s always in demand. And today’s beef gives you more ways to meet that demand than ever.Type: GuideSponsored by: The Beef Checkoff -
BEEF: The New Steak Salad
Salad days are here to stay. Once seen only as sides or starters, these days salads are taking center stage as meals in their own right. Entrée salads are an ideal better-for-you option for …Type: GuideSponsored by: The Beef Checkoff -
BEEF: Strategies for Value
Value is all about perception. It's about exceeding customers' expectations at a price they feel is "worth it." Beef can help. A few ounces of grilled steak, juicy prime rib, braised short ribs or …Type: GuideSponsored by: The Beef Checkoff -
Sell the Sizzle: State-of-the-Plate Recipes & Ideas with Today's Beef
How do you turn a small plate into a big wow? How do you transform a salad into a sizzling best seller? How do you deliver value, nutrition and satisfaction without compromising flavor? Simple. Beef …Type: GuideSponsored by: The Beef Checkoff
