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More Abuse at Mama Mexico Restaurants, Alleges Legal Team
NEW YORK, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- A lawsuit filed Wednesday against the "five star" Mama Mexico restaurants in New York and New Jersey alleges that the restaurants failed to pay kitchen workers minimum wages and overtime compensation, according to Outten & Golden LLP and Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP.
NEW YORK, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- A lawsuit filed Wednesday against the "five star" Mama Mexico restaurants in New York and New Jersey alleges that the restaurants failed to pay kitchen workers minimum wages and overtime compensation, according to Outten & Golden LLP and Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP.
Domino's Pizza India Changes Name to Jubliant Foodworks
Domino's Pizza India Ltd today said it has changed its corporate name to Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd, but would continue to market its fast food chain under the existing brand name of 'Domino's Pizza'.
Domino's Pizza India Ltd today said it has changed its corporate name to Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd, but would continue to market its fast food chain under the existing brand name of 'Domino's Pizza'.
If You're on a Diet, Take This Fast-Food Quiz
Did you know that two decades ago a typical restaurant cheeseburger had about 330 calories, but thanks to supersizing that's now doubled? This little-known fact was brought to my attention during my Jenny Craig weigh-in last week as I was confessing to having caved to a Krystle craving. Maybe twice a year, I'll feel the need for one of those little steamed sliders, and this time it was unfortunately the same week I'd already been to Red Lobster.
Did you know that two decades ago a typical restaurant cheeseburger had about 330 calories, but thanks to supersizing that's now doubled? This little-known fact was brought to my attention during my Jenny Craig weigh-in last week as I was confessing to having caved to a Krystle craving. Maybe twice a year, I'll feel the need for one of those little steamed sliders, and this time it was unfortunately the same week I'd already been to Red Lobster.
Atlanta: Kasim Reed and the Cracker Barrel Case
Ten years ago, a young African-American low on his law firm's pecking order was drafted into the legal defense of Cracker Barrel restaurants. The chain peddles Southern cooking and country crafts to interstate travelers. At the time, Cracker Barrel also stood accused of serving up other Southern traditions as well, most notably discrimination against black customers. The lawyer in question, Kasim Reed, is now running for mayor of Atlanta. Reed's involvement in one of several Cracker Barrel lawsuits was noted this week by Atlanta Progressive News, a liberal Web site that has endorsed rival Mary Norwood.
Ten years ago, a young African-American low on his law firm's pecking order was drafted into the legal defense of Cracker Barrel restaurants. The chain peddles Southern cooking and country crafts to interstate travelers. At the time, Cracker Barrel also stood accused of serving up other Southern traditions as well, most notably discrimination against black customers. The lawyer in question, Kasim Reed, is now running for mayor of Atlanta. Reed's involvement in one of several Cracker Barrel lawsuits was noted this week by Atlanta Progressive News, a liberal Web site that has endorsed rival Mary Norwood.
New Carl's Jr. Making It Happen in Leon Valley
Carl's Jr. restaurant opens this week at 7249 Bandera Road in Leon Valley with a promise to deliver "buurgers and biscuits with a taste as big as Texas" while continuing its charitable giving through its Making it Happen campaign.
Carl's Jr. restaurant opens this week at 7249 Bandera Road in Leon Valley with a promise to deliver "buurgers and biscuits with a taste as big as Texas" while continuing its charitable giving through its Making it Happen campaign.
Atlanta accessible, but where's the romance?; Meeting planners find much to like, but say some areas are lacking.
Atlanta may be an easy city to reach from anywhere in the world, but don't expect romance when you get here, according to the nation's meeting planners. Metropoll, an every two-year survey of meeting planner attitudes about 40 U.S. and Canadian convention cities, gave Georgia's capital top marks for accessibility, friendliness and hotel and dining value. But the city was below average among its peers when it comes to safety, prestige and --- gasp --- l'amour, the 2009 survey found. "Atlanta continues to have a strong, albeit mixed, profile as a travel destination," Metropoll leaders noted in their data assessment. "Atlanta fares particularly well in the logistical attributes, ranking in the 'Top 10' on five out of eight attributes.
Atlanta may be an easy city to reach from anywhere in the world, but don't expect romance when you get here, according to the nation's meeting planners. Metropoll, an every two-year survey of meeting planner attitudes about 40 U.S. and Canadian convention cities, gave Georgia's capital top marks for accessibility, friendliness and hotel and dining value. But the city was below average among its peers when it comes to safety, prestige and --- gasp --- l'amour, the 2009 survey found. "Atlanta continues to have a strong, albeit mixed, profile as a travel destination," Metropoll leaders noted in their data assessment. "Atlanta fares particularly well in the logistical attributes, ranking in the 'Top 10' on five out of eight attributes.
Brooks on Beer: A Sierra Nevada-Dogfish Head Collaboration Beer
Collaboration beers are the epitome of the mythic win-win. Two or more brewers share their knowledge, stretch their creative muscles and create a beer that's usually greater than the sum of its parts. And beer lovers are treated to a special, limited edition beer that is usually made just once. One of the most recent collaborations was between Sierra Nevada Brewing and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. The pair embodies the very notion of opposites. One is West Coast Chico while the other is from Delaware. Sierra Nevada is one of the largest craft breweries in the country. Dogfish Head is considerably smaller. And while Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head's owner, has done countless collaboration beers, this is Sierra Nevada's first.
Collaboration beers are the epitome of the mythic win-win. Two or more brewers share their knowledge, stretch their creative muscles and create a beer that's usually greater than the sum of its parts. And beer lovers are treated to a special, limited edition beer that is usually made just once. One of the most recent collaborations was between Sierra Nevada Brewing and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. The pair embodies the very notion of opposites. One is West Coast Chico while the other is from Delaware. Sierra Nevada is one of the largest craft breweries in the country. Dogfish Head is considerably smaller. And while Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head's owner, has done countless collaboration beers, this is Sierra Nevada's first.
Venture Capital Firm Defies Downturn
Maveron LLC, a Seattle venture capital firm co-founded by Starbucks Chief Executive Officer Howard Schultz, will announce today that it is opening a San Francisco office, bucking the contraction trend sweeping the sector.
Maveron LLC, a Seattle venture capital firm co-founded by Starbucks Chief Executive Officer Howard Schultz, will announce today that it is opening a San Francisco office, bucking the contraction trend sweeping the sector.
U.K.: One in 6 Teens Eat To-Go Meals Daily
One in six youngsters eat a ready-made meal or take-away every single day, according to a poll out today. Under-18s typically have three or more such meals a week, while 16% say they eat them at least once a day.
One in six youngsters eat a ready-made meal or take-away every single day, according to a poll out today. Under-18s typically have three or more such meals a week, while 16% say they eat them at least once a day.
First organic food, now organic cocktails
It's the perfect chaser to the organic-foods movement: the organic-drinks movement. Writer-publicist Paul Abercrombie has compiled 100 eco-friendly cocktail recipes in a new book, "Organic, Shaken and Stirred: Hip Highballs, Modern Martinis, and Other Totally Green Cocktails" (Harvard Common Press). Illustrated with photos of candy-colored libations, the book details concoctions that Abercrombie, 41, collected from green-minded mixologists around the world. Many of the beverages, like the Blackberry Mojito and Strawberry-Basil Martini, can be made with or without organic ingredients. But the emphasis is on organic spirits, produce and mixers, with Abercrombie providing tips on buying, making and enjoying the higher-priced elements. The Roasted Red Pepper Julep uses a puree of the vegetable and organic mint, the Jessica Rabbit is a stunner starring organic carrot juice and the Tahitian Coffee plays up organic java.
It's the perfect chaser to the organic-foods movement: the organic-drinks movement. Writer-publicist Paul Abercrombie has compiled 100 eco-friendly cocktail recipes in a new book, "Organic, Shaken and Stirred: Hip Highballs, Modern Martinis, and Other Totally Green Cocktails" (Harvard Common Press). Illustrated with photos of candy-colored libations, the book details concoctions that Abercrombie, 41, collected from green-minded mixologists around the world. Many of the beverages, like the Blackberry Mojito and Strawberry-Basil Martini, can be made with or without organic ingredients. But the emphasis is on organic spirits, produce and mixers, with Abercrombie providing tips on buying, making and enjoying the higher-priced elements. The Roasted Red Pepper Julep uses a puree of the vegetable and organic mint, the Jessica Rabbit is a stunner starring organic carrot juice and the Tahitian Coffee plays up organic java.
Retail Sales Up 1.4% In October
Retail sales rose more than expected in October thanks to strong demand for autos, the Commerce Department said Monday, fueling cautious optimism that consumers are on the mend. Last month's 1.4% gain exceeded the expected 0.9% rise and showed that Americans remain willing to spend despite high unemployment and recent declines in consumer confidence. Still, sales were down 1.7% vs. a year ago, the 13 th consecutive drop.
Retail sales rose more than expected in October thanks to strong demand for autos, the Commerce Department said Monday, fueling cautious optimism that consumers are on the mend. Last month's 1.4% gain exceeded the expected 0.9% rise and showed that Americans remain willing to spend despite high unemployment and recent declines in consumer confidence. Still, sales were down 1.7% vs. a year ago, the 13 th consecutive drop.
Improved Retail Sales Unlikely to Speed Recovery
The National Association of Federal Credit Unions issued the following news release: Even if October's strong retail sales numbers suggest more retail sales improvements over the near term, the economic recovery process is still likely to be long and slow, NAFCU Staff Economist Katrin O'Connor said Monday.
The National Association of Federal Credit Unions issued the following news release: Even if October's strong retail sales numbers suggest more retail sales improvements over the near term, the economic recovery process is still likely to be long and slow, NAFCU Staff Economist Katrin O'Connor said Monday.
Tokyo to Get Most Three-star Michelin Restaurants in 2010
The Michelin Guide has announced that it will award 11 restaurants in Tokyo three stars, meaning that for the first time, Paris will not have the most places to eat with the book's highest accolade.
The Michelin Guide has announced that it will award 11 restaurants in Tokyo three stars, meaning that for the first time, Paris will not have the most places to eat with the book's highest accolade.
Hard Rock Cafe franchise has arrived
A Hard Rock Cafe will be opened next month in Kumho Asiana Plaza , HCM City , by Viet Thai International, which has been granted developer rights to four Hard Rock Cafes in the country.
A Hard Rock Cafe will be opened next month in Kumho Asiana Plaza , HCM City , by Viet Thai International, which has been granted developer rights to four Hard Rock Cafes in the country.
Strain Pleased with New FDA Oyster Ruling
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry issued the following news release: Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., applauded the United States Food and Drug Administration's policy reversal on oyster sales.
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry issued the following news release: Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., applauded the United States Food and Drug Administration's policy reversal on oyster sales.
Utah Japanese Restaurant to Pay $30,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Suit
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: A Clearfield, Utah Japanese restaurant will pay $30,000 and furnish other relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: A Clearfield, Utah Japanese restaurant will pay $30,000 and furnish other relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
Investors Go in Search of Hot Startups
Entrepreneurs Tom Malkin and Cheng Lu say they have the concept, platform and team to expand their technology startup, GeeYee. But it will take money. That's why Malkin made a three-minute pitch to investors at a recent downtown conference on startup financing at the Illinois Technology Association's TechNexus. With traditional lending hard to come by for emerging businesses, many fast-growing startups are looking for private capital. Historically, the Midwest has lagged in private-equity funding. But now a network of investment groups committed to developing and keeping businesses in the Midwest has joined forces. The October event brought together the tech association, the Midwest Research University Network and the Midwest Co-Investment Network along with other business development and angel groups to help build a stronger base of early-stage investment.
Entrepreneurs Tom Malkin and Cheng Lu say they have the concept, platform and team to expand their technology startup, GeeYee. But it will take money. That's why Malkin made a three-minute pitch to investors at a recent downtown conference on startup financing at the Illinois Technology Association's TechNexus. With traditional lending hard to come by for emerging businesses, many fast-growing startups are looking for private capital. Historically, the Midwest has lagged in private-equity funding. But now a network of investment groups committed to developing and keeping businesses in the Midwest has joined forces. The October event brought together the tech association, the Midwest Research University Network and the Midwest Co-Investment Network along with other business development and angel groups to help build a stronger base of early-stage investment.
For Asian Americans, Cultural Factors Help Blunt Recession
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Until this summer, Loc Tran, 59, was a technician at Nortel, a global communications company that has facilities at Research Triangle Park here. Then she left and opened Pho' Cali, a Vietnamese restaurant. When her brother lost his job at another local electronics company, he didn't become unemployed. He joined the family business. "My brother works here now," Tran says. The recession has been brutal for just about every segment of the population, but though the unemployment rate for Asian Americans has been inching upward, it has been far lower than the rates for whites, blacks, Hispanics or the nation as a whole. Among those groups, Asian Americans have had the lowest jobless rate every month since 2000, when the Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking monthly unemployment among Asians. The unemployment gap -- 7.5% for Asians in October, compared with 10.2% nationwide -- stems from a combination of education benchmarks and cultural traditions that foster family support when someone is out of work, researchers say.
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Until this summer, Loc Tran, 59, was a technician at Nortel, a global communications company that has facilities at Research Triangle Park here. Then she left and opened Pho' Cali, a Vietnamese restaurant. When her brother lost his job at another local electronics company, he didn't become unemployed. He joined the family business. "My brother works here now," Tran says. The recession has been brutal for just about every segment of the population, but though the unemployment rate for Asian Americans has been inching upward, it has been far lower than the rates for whites, blacks, Hispanics or the nation as a whole. Among those groups, Asian Americans have had the lowest jobless rate every month since 2000, when the Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking monthly unemployment among Asians. The unemployment gap -- 7.5% for Asians in October, compared with 10.2% nationwide -- stems from a combination of education benchmarks and cultural traditions that foster family support when someone is out of work, researchers say.
PJ's Owners Pour Doubt Over Report on Finances
The owners of the PJ's Coffee chain are in damage-control mode after a questionable report on the financial health of their franchises gained traction through an erroneous online story. An item on Investopedia.com, an offshoot of the Forbes Digital family of Web sites, reported Oct. 30 that PJ's was ranked No. 2 in the nation in terms of franchise failures. Reporter Katie Adams claimed that more than half of its locations had failed based on an analysis of Small Business Association loans from the Coleman Report, a LaCanada, Calif., publishing company that brands itself "The SBA Lender's Industry Information Source. " The Coleman Report identifies five closed PJ's franchises as holding SBA loans that have not been paid in full or charged off as a total loss. Based on the total of 10 SBA loans held by PJ's franchisees, Coleman gives the chain a 50 percent "failure rate" although the report doesn't clearly identify whether the failures involve the defaulted loans or the store closures.
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The owners of the PJ's Coffee chain are in damage-control mode after a questionable report on the financial health of their franchises gained traction through an erroneous online story. An item on Investopedia.com, an offshoot of the Forbes Digital family of Web sites, reported Oct. 30 that PJ's was ranked No. 2 in the nation in terms of franchise failures. Reporter Katie Adams claimed that more than half of its locations had failed based on an analysis of Small Business Association loans from the Coleman Report, a LaCanada, Calif., publishing company that brands itself "The SBA Lender's Industry Information Source. " The Coleman Report identifies five closed PJ's franchises as holding SBA loans that have not been paid in full or charged off as a total loss. Based on the total of 10 SBA loans held by PJ's franchisees, Coleman gives the chain a 50 percent "failure rate" although the report doesn't clearly identify whether the failures involve the defaulted loans or the store closures.
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