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Food Safety: Showing Off at Fresh City By Mary Boltz Chapman, Editor-in-Chief, 5/1/2008
Fresh City employees prepare food in full view of customers. So they not only have to practice sound food-safety habits, restaurant workers have the added pressure of doing so in front of an audience. More
IHOP Corp. Appoints Mike Archer President of Applebee's International (Press Release) 05/07/2008
IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) ("the Company") today announced the appointment of Michael J. Archer to the position of president of Applebee's International, Inc., effective May 27, 2008. In this position, Archer will be accountable for leading the overall strategic direction for all functional areas of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar.
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2008 National Food Safety Education Month Theme Tackles Food Allergens (Press Release) 05/06/2008
National Restaurant Association Solutions encourages restaurant and foodservice operators to begin planning for the 14th annual National Food Safety Education Month. This month-long campaign is held every September and focuses on the importance of food safety education for the restaurant and foodservice industry, while raising the awareness of the industry's commitment to food safety. This year's theme is "Take Action to Prevent an Allergic Reaction."
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Moe's Southwest Grill Names Paul Damico as Brand President (Press Release) 05/06/2008
FOCUS Brands(R) announced today that Paul Damico has been named brand president of Moe's Southwest Grill(R), the fast growing fast-casual restaurant best known for its flavorful Southwestern fare served in a vibrant and inviting atmosphere.
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Trufoods Acquires Ritter's Frozen Custard (Press Release) 05/02/2008
Ritter’s Frozen Custard, the Indianapolis-based chain specializing in ultra-premium ice cream, was acquired by Trufoods, LLC. on April 29th. As the first acquisition under Andy Unanue, Trufoods’ new chairman and CEO, Ritter’s represents the opportunity for Trufoods to establish itself as a noteworthy force in the franchising industry.
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Rhode Island Subway Restaurants Feed Extreme Makeover Team (Press Release) 05/02/2008
When news started spreading that the popular ABC television show, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," known for changing the lives and renovating the homes of deserving families, had decided to extend their helping hand to the Silva family of Warwick, RI, a number of SUBWAY(R) franchisees volunteered to help any way they could.
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How to Grow to 100 Units: Recession Survival Kit By Maya Norris, Managing Editor - 05/01/2008
Whether you call it a recession or merely an economic slowdown, the operating environment has taken its toll on restaurant chains. Chain Leader spoke to some operators about growing in the midst of an economic downturn, including areas they are cutting back in and what they are still investing in.
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The Next Big Thing Lane Cardwell, Partner, The Chain Gang May 9, 2008 Bread on the Waters
"How can a nation be great if its bread tastes like Kleenex?" said Julia Ch... More
The Next Big Thing Lane Cardwell, Partner, The Chain Gang May 7, 2008 Houlihan's 2.0
My first experience with a chain casual dining restaurant in the grill and bar catego... More
Dave's Dispatch David Farkas, Senior Editor, Chain Leader May 6, 2008 Of red meat and smoking
I guess foodservice operators can relax a bit. On Sunday, the USDA's Dr. Richard Raym... More
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