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U.S. HOUSE FOOD-SAFETY BILL FAILS, THEN PASSES
If this version of the bill becomes law, the FDA would have some more tools to reduce illness outbreaks. But no, it’s not free. ...[full story]
ALBANY MULLS COUNTY CALORIE COUNTS
Even while Albany, the capital of New York, mulls a statewide calorie-posting law, Albany, the county, considers a countywide one. ...[full story]
PENNSYLVANIA WANTS STATE FOOD-SAFETY STANDARD
Pennsylvania’s House passed a bill in June that would standardize the food code and restaurant inspections statewide. ...[full story]
INCREASED DEDUCTION FOR MEALS PROPOSED
How much is 80% of a three-martini lunch, anyway? ...[full story]
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By Robin Ashton
FER FORECASTS E&S MARKET TO SHRINK
No, it turns out it’s NOT just you. But chain panelists said they’re still buying. ...[full story]
MAFSI BUSINESS BAROMETER FALLS 12.8% IN Q2
The records keep on coming, and they are not good ones. ...[full story]
NRA RESTAURANT PERFORMANCE INDEX FALLS AGAIN
We thought the RPI was pulling itself up. But it’s fallen back in June. ...
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JOB LOSSES, UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DIP
A glimmer: The unemployment rate dipped a little, but job losses actually slowed a lot in July. ...[full story]
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YUM! SCORES IN INDIA
Yum! Brands is doing something right in India. A bunch, actually. ...
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CKE UNVEILS FIVE-YEAR EXPANSION PLAN
CKE is planning big: More than 750 new units over the next five years, half international. ...[full story]
PIZZA INN ROLLS OUT FRANCHISEE STIMULUS
Reduced start-up costs, including reduced royalties in the early going, are looking good to franchisees. ...[full story]
CHICK-FIL-A RAMPS UP OPENINGS
With sales up 10% for the first half of the year, Chick-fil-A says it’ll be able to up its new-unit plans. ...[full story]
STARBUCKS MAKES NEW NAME FOR ITSELF
Starbucks Corp., making a name for itself with sustainability initiatives, is also making a name for itself with store names that don’t say Starbucks. ...[full story]
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