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(USA) Links to recent "Consumer Insights" and other ACNielsen publications.
DEEP LINKS FROM ACNielsen
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ACNeilsen Publications
Links to recent "Consumer Insights" and other ACNielsen publications.
(USA) Blogger John Foley discusses the challenges (and occasional triumphs) of restaurant operations, marketing and management.
DEEP LINKS FROM All Business
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Restaurant Blogs
Blogger John Foley discusses the challenges (and occasional triumphs) of restaurant operations, marketing and management. -
Restaurant Business Center
Articles, advice and industry news for restaurant operators and chefs.
(USA) Current and back issues of the AAFD publication.
DEEP LINKS FROM American Association of Franchisees & Dealers (AAFD)
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The Franchisee Voice
Current and back issues of the AAFD publication. -
Buying a Franchise
The AAFD roadmap to buying a franchise.
(USA) ACF's online library of food technologies, trends and techniques.
DEEP LINKS FROM American Culinary Federation (ACF)
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Online Resources
ACF's online library of food technologies, trends and techniques.
(u) Thinking of buying a franchise? What you need to know before you start.
DEEP LINKS FROM American Franchisee Association (AFA)
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Franchising Information
Thinking of buying a franchise? What you need to know before you start.
(USA) Articles written by AIWF members and other wine and food experts.
DEEP LINKS FROM American Institute of Wine & Food (AIWF)
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News and Articles
Articles written by AIWF members and other wine and food experts.
(USA) Quarterly and annual reports and other financial information.
DEEP LINKS FROM Applebee’s
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Financial Reports
Quarterly and annual reports and other financial information.
(USA) Quarterly and annual reports and other financial information.
DEEP LINKS FROM Burger King
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Financial Reports
Quarterly and annual reports and other financial information.
(UK) The dedicated search engine for the UK catering & hospitality industry, listing over 11,000 suppliers.
DEEP LINKS FROM Caterersearch.com
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Caterer Directory
The dedicated search engine for the UK catering & hospitality industry, listing over 11,000 suppliers.
(USA) Seminars focus on topics such as leadership and motivation, and change management.
DEEP LINKS FROM Center for Multi-Unit Restaurant Management
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Seminar Topics
Seminars focus on topics such as leadership and motivation, and change management.
(USA) Facts about foodborne diseases and pathogens.
DEEP LINKS FROM Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Foodborne Illness
Facts about foodborne diseases and pathogens. -
Recent Outbreaks
Steps for emergency preparedness and response.
(USA) A slice of the Chef2Chef site just for restaurant and foodservice operators.
DEEP LINKS FROM Chef2Chef
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Foodservice
A slice of the Chef2Chef site just for restaurant and foodservice operators.
(USA) Directory of artisinal and sustainable producers.
DEEP LINKS FROM Chef’s Collaborative
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Guide to Businesses
Directory of artisinal and sustainable producers.
(global) Daily roundup of news and opinions.
DEEP LINKS FROM Chowhound
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The Digest
Daily roundup of news and opinions.
(USA) A forum in which scholars and industry professionals can work together in pursuit of common research goals.
DEEP LINKS FROM Cornell University School of Hotel Administration
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Center for Hospitality Research
A forum in which scholars and industry professionals can work together in pursuit of common research goals. -
Cornell Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly
Seach for current and archived articles.
(USA) Educational sessions for restaurant and hospitality trainers.
DEEP LINKS FROM Council of Hotel & Restaurant Trainers (CHART)
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CHART Webinars
Educational sessions for restaurant and hospitality trainers.
(USA) News and publications of note from CHRIE.
DEEP LINKS FROM Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (CHRIE)
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Monthly Highlights
News and publications of note from CHRIE.
(USA) Programs, workshops and events for professional culinarians.
DEEP LINKS FROM Culinary Institute of America
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Professional Training
Programs, workshops and events for professional culinarians.
(USA) Quarterly and annual reports and other financial information.
DEEP LINKS FROM Darden Restaurants
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Financial Reports
Quarterly and annual reports and other financial information. -
Olive Garden
Olive Garden is the leading restaurant in the Italian dining segment with 603 restaurants, more than 77,000 employees and $2 billion in annual sales. -
Red Lobster
Red Lobster seafood restaurants served more than 145 million guests in fiscal 2006.
(USA) Frank Bruni's cross-country, fast-food fantasy.
DEEP LINKS FROM Diner's Journal
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Life in the Fast Food Lane
Frank Bruni's cross-country, fast-food fantasy.
(USA) Quarterly and annual reports and other financial information.
DEEP LINKS FROM Domino’s Pizza
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Financial Reports
Quarterly and annual reports and other financial information.
(global) The largest coffee and baked goods restaurant in the world, with loyal customers in 30 countries.
DEEP LINKS FROM Dunkin Brands
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Dunkin Donuts
The largest coffee and baked goods restaurant in the world, with loyal customers in 30 countries.
(USA) A blog from the editor of Epicurious.
DEEP LINKS FROM Epicurious
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Epi Log
A blog from the editor of Epicurious.
(USA) A blog offering the latest news on fast-food chains and menus.
DEEP LINKS FROM Fast Food Facts
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Fast Food Facts Blog
A blog offering the latest news on fast-food chains and menus.
(global) Guides and advice for food safety prevention and crisis management.
DEEP LINKS FROM Food Marketing Institute (FMI)
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Food Safety & Security
Guides and advice for food safety prevention and crisis management.
(USA) Search past issues of Food Safety Insights.
DEEP LINKS FROM Food Safety Insights
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Article Archives
Search past issues of Food Safety Insights.
(USA) Find a foodservice consultant to match your needs and location.
DEEP LINKS FROM Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI)
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Online Directory
Find a foodservice consultant to match your needs and location.
(USA) In-depth reports on emerging or redeveloped chain concepts.
DEEP LINKS FROM Foodservice Equipment & Supplies
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Chain News
News and in-depth reports on emerging or redeveloped chain concepts. -
E&S Directory
The most comprehensive source of information on foodservice equipment and supplies.
(USA) Discussion forum for asking questions and sharing information about foodservice.
DEEP LINKS FROM Foodservice.com
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Discussion Forum
Discussion forum for asking questions and sharing information about foodservice.
(USA) A blog about what's going on at the French Culinary Institute and the culinary world.
DEEP LINKS FROM French Culinary Institute
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The Hot Plate
A blog about what's going on at the French Culinary Institute and the culinary world.
(USA) The top 40 restaurants in the United States.
DEEP LINKS FROM Gayot.com
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The Restaurant Issue
The top 40 restaurants in the United States.
(USA) The latest restaurant news from Google.
DEEP LINKS FROM Google News Business
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Restaurant News
The latest restaurant news from Google.
(USA) The latest news targeted to healthcare foodservice managers.
DEEP LINKS FROM Healthcare Foodservice Managers (HFM)
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News and Articles
The latest news targeted to healthcare foodservice managers.
(USA) A directory of companies that own, operate, and/or franchise dining establishments.
DEEP LINKS FROM Hoovers
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Restaurants & Cafes
A directory of companies that own, operate, and/or franchise dining establishments.
(Australia) A directory of useful links for Australian restaurant and hospitality companies and their suppliers.
DEEP LINKS FROM Hospitality Magazine
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Useful Links
A directory of useful links for Australian restaurant and hospitality companies and their suppliers.
(global) News links for restaurant and F&B operators in hotels.
DEEP LINKS FROM Hospitality Net
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Restaurant and F&B
News links for restaurant and F&B operators in hotels.
(global) Networking and resources for hospitality financial and technology professionals.
DEEP LINKS FROM Hospitality, Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)
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Networking
Networking and resources for hospitality financial and technology professionals.
(USA) A directory of attornies specializing in restaurants and hospitality.
DEEP LINKS FROM HospitalityLawyer.com
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Find a Lawyer
A directory of attornies specializing in restaurants and hospitality.
(global) A quarterly publication for hotel owners, investors, developers, financiers, consultants and analysts, as well as top executives of hotel chains, management companies and independent hoteliers worldwide.
DEEP LINKS FROM HOTELS
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HOTELS Investment Outlook (reed)
A quarterly publication for hotel owners, investors, developers, financiers, consultants and analysts, as well as top executives of hotel chains, management companies and independent hoteliers worldwide. -
Food & Beverage
Content for F&B operators of hotels.
(USA) The best posts from the past.
DEEP LINKS FROM How to Change the World
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Best Of
The best posts from the past.
(USA) A series of interviews with newsworthy chefs.
DEEP LINKS FROM Institute of Culinary Education
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The Main Course
A series of interviews with newsworthy chefs.
(Europe) Summarizing scientific knowledge, information statements are prepared and approved by experts within the IFST membership.
DEEP LINKS FROM Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)
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Information Statements
Summarizing scientific knowledge, information statements are prepared and approved by experts within the IFST membership.
(USA) Scientific reports on topics of interest to IFT members, government officials, the news media and the public.
DEEP LINKS FROM Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
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Research, Reports & Policy
Scientific reports on topics of interest to IFT members, government officials, the news media and the public. -
Daily News
The latest news targeted to food technologists.
(USA) A job bank for culinary professionals.
DEEP LINKS FROM International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP)
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Career Center
A job bank for culinary professionals.
(global) The latest issue of Hotline, the magazine of the International Food Service Executives Association.
DEEP LINKS FROM International Food Services Executives Association (IFSEA)
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Association Publication
The latest issue of Hotline, the magazine of the International Food Service Executives Association.
(global) News of interest to franchisees and franchisors.
DEEP LINKS FROM International Franchise Association (IFA)
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Top Stories
News of interest to franchisees and franchisors. -
How To Franchise Your Business
Resources for potential franchisors. -
How To Buy a Franchise
Resources for potential franchisees.
(global) News links for the international restaurant and hospitality industry.
DEEP LINKS FROM International Hotel & Restaurant Association (IH&RA)
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Latest News
News links for the international restaurant and hospitality industry. -
Publications
Publications and research for the global hospitality industry.
(USA) Food safety and defense for food manufacturers.
DEEP LINKS FROM Iowa State University Extension Food Safety Project
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Safety and Defense
Food safety and defense for food manufacturers. -
Education
Food safety education, including multimedia lessons. -
News
News and articles relating to food safety from farm to fork.
(USA) Nominate stars, and learn about and celebrate the winners of the prestigious James Beard Awards.
DEEP LINKS FROM James Beard House
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Awards
Nominate stars, and learn about and celebrate the winners of the prestigious James Beard Awards. -
Beard Bites
Archived issues of the Beard Bites newsletter.
(USA) Stay connected with J&W and classmates.
DEEP LINKS FROM Johnson & Wales University
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J&W Alumni
Stay connected with J&W and classmates.
(global) News links and articles about the international food business.
DEEP LINKS FROM Just Food
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Food News
News links and articles about the international food business.
(USA) Readers weigh in, discussing food and recipes.
DEEP LINKS FROM LA Times Food & Dining
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Food and Wine
Readers weigh in, discussing food and recipes.
(global) Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America combines classical French techniques with innovative American technology.
DEEP LINKS FROM Le Cordon Bleu international schools
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Le Cordon Bleu American schools
Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America combines classical French techniques with innovative American technology.
(global) Information about McDonald's Corporation, franchising, investing and more.
DEEP LINKS FROM McDonald’s
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Corporate Site
Information about McDonald's Corporation, franchising, investing and more.
(USA) Restaurants can add or delete menus from MenuPages directory.
DEEP LINKS FROM MenuPages.com
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Restaurant Pages
Restaurants can add or delete menus from MenuPages directory.
(USA) Diverse supplier directory for foodservice and hospitality operators.
DEEP LINKS FROM Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA)
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Supplier Directory
Diverse supplier directory for foodservice and hospitality operators.
(USA) Links and articles targeted to operators of convenience stores.
DEEP LINKS FROM National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)
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Industry Resources
Links and articles targeted to operators of convenience stores.
(USA) Look up your elected officials, research legislation and learn the basics of working with Congress.
DEEP LINKS FROM National Council of Chain Restaurants (NCCR)
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Government Affairs
Look up your elected officials, research legislation and learn the basics of working with Congress.
(USA) A library of articles and white papers by and for human resources professionals.
DEEP LINKS FROM National Human Resources Association
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Articles and White Papers
A library of articles and white papers by and for human resources professionals.
(USA) The latest news and headlines about the NRA and related topics.
DEEP LINKS FROM National Restaurant Association (NRA)
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News
The latest news and headlines about the NRA and related topics. -
Industry Research
The NRA keeps you up to date on the latest research news so you can make the best business decisions. -
Washington Report
NRA's weekly newsletter discussing legislative issues. -
NRA SmartBrief
A daily email newsletter with top stories about the industry. -
Study Groups
A forum for corporate leaders to discuss the issues that affect the industry. Participants meet twice a year to share information and discover new strategies to make their operations more effective. -
Business
Tools for running your business, such as a supplier directory and helpful articles.
(USA) ProStart program encourages high school students to consider careers in the restaurant and foodservice industry.
DEEP LINKS FROM National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)
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ProStart
ProStart program encourages high school students to consider careers in the restaurant and foodservice industry. -
Professional Development
The NRAEF's professional development initiatives were created to help industry professionals grow their careers and businesses as well as give employees the tools they need to do their jobs more effectively. -
Training Center
Opportunities to expand your knowledge base, increase professional skills and receive industry-recognized credentials. -
Training Center
Opportunities to expand your knowledge base, increase professional skills and receive industry-recognized credentials.
(USA) Resources and information on legislative issues and contacting representatives.
DEEP LINKS FROM National Retail Federation (NRF)
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Government Relations
Resources and information on legislative issues and contacting representatives.
(USA) Catch up with classmates or search for jobs.
DEEP LINKS FROM New England Culinary Institute
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Alumni
Catch up with classmates or search for jobs.
(USA) NPD can tell you what you need to know about restaurant concepts, menu activity, food trends or the ever changing foodservice consumer.
DEEP LINKS FROM NPD Group/NPD Foodworld
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Foodservice
NPD can tell you what you need to know about restaurant concepts, menu activity, food trends or the ever changing foodservice consumer.
(USA) Resources, news and information to keep customers safe.
DEEP LINKS FROM NSF International
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Food Safety Services
Resources, news and information to keep customers safe.
(USA) A comprehensive set of benchmarks for improving employment practices that affect the bottom line.
DEEP LINKS FROM People Report
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Survey of Unit Level Employment Practices
A comprehensive set of benchmarks for improving employment practices that affect the bottom line. -
Workforce Index
Provides real-time analysis of five workforce indicators for the foodservice industry.
(USA) Archived issues of the RCA's publications.
DEEP LINKS FROM Research Chefs Association (RCA)
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Publications and Press
Archived issues of the RCA's publications.
(USA) Download a recent copy of the company's newsletter.
DEEP LINKS FROM Restaurant Finance Monitor
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The Monitor
Download a recent copy of the company's newsletter.
(USA) Industry news directed to restaurant marketers.
DEEP LINKS FROM Restaurant Marketing Blog
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Industry News
Industry news directed to restaurant marketers.
(USA) Beyond today's news, feature articles from a variety of sources.
DEEP LINKS FROM Restaurant News Resource
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Features
Beyond today's news, feature articles from a variety of sources.
(USA) Free archived issues of the Restaurant Research Notes newsletter.
DEEP LINKS FROM Restaurant Research
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Think Pieces
Free archived Restaurant Research Think Pieces.
(USA) A blog about chain insights and general trends from the perspective of market researchers.
DEEP LINKS FROM Restaurantchains.net
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Restaurantchains.net Blog
A blog about chain insights and general trends from the perspective of market researchers.
(USA) Content discussing management issues such as human resources, finance and expansion.
DEEP LINKS FROM Restaurants & Institutions (R&I)
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Management Issues
Content discussing management issues such as human resources, finance and expansion. -
R&I Recipes
Rich database of recipes for use in restaurants and other foodservice establishments. -
The Top 400
Exclusive research ranking the top 400 restaurant chains.
(USA) Research, including free complete reports and executive summaries.
DEEP LINKS FROM Sandelman & Associates
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Reports
Research, including free complete reports and executive summaries.
(USA) All companies, foreign and domestic, are required to file registration statements, periodic reports, and other forms electronically through EDGAR.
DEEP LINKS FROM Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
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EDGAR
All companies, foreign and domestic, are required to file registration statements, periodic reports, and other forms electronically through EDGAR.
(global) Articles, reports and research for foodservice managers.
DEEP LINKS FROM Society for Foodservice Management (SFM)
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Resources
Articles, reports and research for foodservice managers.
(USA) Articles, directories and advice for human resources executives.
DEEP LINKS FROM Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
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Knowledge Center
Articles, directories and advice for human resources executives.
(global) Information about Starbucks' growth, finances and more.
DEEP LINKS FROM Starbucks
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Public Company Information
Information about Starbucks' growth, finances and more.
(global) A look back at the origins and history of the sandwich chain.
DEEP LINKS FROM Subway
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Company History
A look back at the origins and history of the sandwich chain.
(USA) Snapshot information about industry segments, economic indicators and more.
DEEP LINKS FROM Technomic Inc.
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Industry Facts
Snapshot information about industry segments, economic indicators and more.
(USA) News and updates from the Center for Consumer Freedom.
DEEP LINKS FROM The Center for Consumer Freedom
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Daily News
News and updates from the Center for Consumer Freedom. -
American Beverage Institute
Dedicated to protecting the on-premise dining experience, including the responsible consumption of adult beverages.
(USA) Articles and presentations from the experts at TNS.
DEEP LINKS FROM TNS Media Intelligence
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Creative Views
Articles and presentations from the experts at TNS.
(USA) Monthly retail sales and seasonal factors, with historical data.
DEEP LINKS FROM U.S. Census Bureau
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Economic Fact Sheet
Selected statistics from the 2007 Economic Census.
(USA) Laws, regulations and interpretations controlling immigration and the work of the immigration-related bureaus of the Department of Homeland Security.
DEEP LINKS FROM U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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Immigration Laws
Laws, regulations and interpretations controlling immigration and the work of the immigration-related bureaus of the Department of Homeland Security.
(USA) The agency responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.
DEEP LINKS FROM U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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Food Safety and Inspection Service
The agency responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged. -
Food Safety and Security
Information on food safety and security.
(USA) Minimum mage laws in each of the states.
DEEP LINKS FROM U.S. Department of Labor
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Minimum Wage Information
Minimum mage laws in each of the states. -
Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. -
U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA's mission is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health.
(USA) One of six product-oriented centers that carry out the mission of the Food and Drug Administration.
DEEP LINKS FROM U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
One of six product-oriented centers that carry out the mission of the Food and Drug Administration. -
Retail Food Protection
Reducing risk factors at retail and foodservice establishments.
(global) News, information and financials for Wendy's International.
DEEP LINKS FROM Wendy’s
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Corporate Information
News, information and financials for Wendy's International.
(USA) Business case studies, reports and advice on advancing women leaders.
DEEP LINKS FROM Women's Foodservice Forum
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Organizational Toolkit
Business case studies, reports and advice on advancing women leaders.
(global) A directory of resources, information and publications.
DEEP LINKS FROM World Health Organization
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Food Safety
A directory of resources, information and publications.
(global) The home site of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
DEEP LINKS FROM Yum Brands
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KFC
The home site of Kentucky Fried Chicken. -
Pizza Hut
The home site of Pizza Hut. -
Taco Bell
The home site of Taco Bell. -
Corporate Information
Information about Yum! Brands' finances, corporate initiatives and news.
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