INTERIOR DESIGNERS FOR KITCHEN LAYOUT IN FLORIDA?
Well, we're not so sure about sizing the fan motor, but we love the tangerine side skirting with the turquoise hood. ...[full story]

N.C. TOWN OFFERS INCENTIVE TO CUT FOG
Salisbury, N.C., is offering grants to grease the transition to grease traps and interceptors. ... [full story]

S.F. RESTAURATEURS DENIED HEALTH-INSURANCE RELIEF
For now, at least, San Francisco restaurants have to begin chipping in for mandatory health insurance. ...[full story]

AFTER FAT, TOWN NOW TARGETS CALORIES
Brookline, Mass., is considering a labeling law that would cover independents as well as multiunit concepts. ...[full story]

SURF CITY IMPLEMENTS FOG LAW TO KEEP SURF DOWN
Surf City, N.C., doesn't want anybody shooting a sewer-overflow curl. ...
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YOUR MAMA CAN'T DANCE, BUT YOUR DADDY CAN ROCK AND ROLL
Police in Midlothian, Va., get some weird calls from restaurant-bars. ...
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By Robin Ashton

VIEW FROM THE ROAD: IT'S A DINING BARGAIN BONANZA
Our publisher and national sales manager hit the road and get stuffed full of half-price wings and two-fer entrees. ...[full story]

FOOD PRICES STILL FALLING, MENU PRICES STILL RISING
Wholesale prices are down, but food-away-from-home prices aren't. ...
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GENERAL ECONOMIC NUMBERS SLIGHTLY BETTER IN LATEST FORECASTS
Most numbers still aren't good, but a few are a little better. ...
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GET YOUR OWN COPY OF THE REVISED FER E&S MARKET FORECAST
Yes, times are tough, but you don't yet have to share somebody else's copy of the forecast. ...[full story]

FER MAGAZINE TO HOST NEW 'INNOVATIONS EXCHANGE' MEETING
Think of it as speed dating with suppliers. Sort of. ...[full story]

MIDDLEBY CHANGES UP DIVISIONAL, OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Three top execs see their roles morph, expand. ... [full story]

QUIZNO'S CREATES LEASE-RENEGOTIATION PROGRAM
Chain headquarters is helping franchisees get leases adjusted to new real-estate realities. ...[full story]

YUM! BUYS INTO CHINA RESTAURANT GROUP
Yum! becomes the second-largest stakeholder in a 375-unit concept. ...
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NRA OFFERS NEW ONLINE FOOD-SAFETY COURSE FOR SERVERS
Online food-safety training offers special focus on servers. ...[full story]