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FOG CRACKDOWNS SPREADING
Some things just don't make people laugh anymore—Rodney King jokes and tasers come to mind—and you can put sewer overflows on that list too. ...[full story]
SENATE BILL COULD END CREDIT CARD LAWSUITS
Some FACTA-based lawsuits about printing credit-card data on receipts might soon be tossed out. ...[full story]
L.A., OTHER CITIES TELL TACO VENDORS TO KEEP ON TRUCKIN'
Low overhead is good business, everyone agrees. But if you're selling tacos out of a truck, keep it moving—or face big (or bigger) fines. ...[full story]
MICHIGAN A STEP CLOSER TO STATEWIDE SMOKING BAN
The Senate and House both passed their own versions of a law. The governor's just waiting to see which one to sign. ...[full story]
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MAFSI BAROMETER GOES NEGATIVE AS PUBLIC E&S COMPANIES REPORT GAINS
Big public E&S companies and smaller private ones are experiencing two separate economies, apparently. ...[full story]
RETAIL, FOODSERVICE SALES BETTER THAN EXPECTED IN APRIL
As Borat the economist might say, "Foodservice good. I like. Cars, ah, not so much." ...[full story]
BLUE CHIP ECONOMISTS CONTINUE TO TRIM GDP, SPENDING FORECASTS
Let's not let the 0.6% first-quarter GDP growth estimate make us giddy. ...[full story]
BE IN THE KNOW: REGISTER NOW FOR FER'S PRESIDENT'S PREVIEW FORECAST SEMINAR
For just a few hundred bucks more than a good ouija board, you can get actual industry data, analysis and projections to work with. ...[full story]
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ITW, MANITOWOC BACK AND FORTH OVER ENODIS
An excellent example of "It ain't over 'til it's over." ...[full story]
MIDDLEBY BUYS GIGA GRANDI, FRIFRI
Middleby Corp.'s tear continues. ...[full story]
THERE'S STILL TIME TO GET INTO HOT WATER
Heating water is one of your bigger expenses. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is sponsoring a meeting to help. ...[full story]
NRA LOOKING TO AWARD NEXT "GOOD NEIGHBOR" RESTAURANTS
Do you know an operator who's a good example of corporate citizenship? If so, the National Restaurant Association wants to hear from you—soon. ...[full story]
NACUFS NAMES BEST COLLEGE C-STORES
The National Association of College & University Foodservices has picked the best campus c-stores. ...[full story]
THINKING OUTSIDE BUN SAVES TACO BELL WATER, ENERGY
Some changes in the kitchen will save nearly $6,000 per store, every year, in utilities. That oughta ring a LOT of Bells. ...[full story]
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