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December 5, 2011
Tasti D-Lite Buys Planet Smoothie, Co-Branding In The Works
Dual branding seems a natural for two health-conscious chains. Planet Smoothie, an Atlanta-based franchise system with 100-plus units in 18 states. More than half of its stores are in Florida and Georgia. “The consumer profiles of Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie are very similar, so combining the two complementary brands will provide both brands an…
December 5, 2011
Restaurateurs, Small Businesses Brace For Minimum Wage Increases
The market for automated ordering systems might get a boost in eight states facing big minimum-wage increases on New Year’s Day. Nationally, the minimum wage stands at $7.25 an hour; it varies from state to state, with minor increases absorbed over the years. But come Jan. 1, employers in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Montana, Ohio, Oregon,…
December 5, 2011
Vigeant To Head Foodservice Business Development For Sandstone
Kevin Vigeant has joined the Sandstone Group as v.p.-business development-foodservice. Vigeant brings 20 years of senior-level sales experience at equipment manufacturers and distributors to the company’s foodservice division. Sandstone is the parent company of Alluserv, Geneva Designs, Lakeside, Multitera and PrisonBilt. “We are excited to add Kevin to the Sandstone Group. His extensive knowledge of…
December 5, 2011
No Island Of Lost Toys For Kids In San Francisco
Where there’s a plastic toy desired by small children, there’s a way. As Dec. 1 dawned and San Francisco’s ban on restaurants (i.e. fast-food chains) providing toys in children’s meals took effect, the chain targeted by the city council—McDonald’s—was joined by its top burger competitive, Burger King, in circumventing the ban. Both chains announced they…
December 5, 2011
Congress Urged To Extend and Make Permanent 15-Year Depreciation Schedule
Bricks and mortar, stainless and aluminum all wear out and break down. The foodservice industry has benefited recently from some critical tax benefits on construction and improvements, but without Congressional action, those benefits run out in a few weeks. Current federal tax law allows operators to write off the cost of restaurant construction and restaurant-building…
December 5, 2011
Consumer Confidence Improved Last Month, But Payroll Tax Extension Important
Both the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index and The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index improved last month, finally getting back to last summer’s levels, which are still nothing to get excited about. But they have clawed their way back following the debacle of the debt-ceiling disaster in August. The University of Michigan Sentiment…
December 5, 2011
P.F. Chang’s Plans Quicker-Service Asian Market Concept
Chipotle’s debut of ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen is only a few months old, but the concept has garnered the attention of a major competitor.
December 4, 2011
Post-Mix Dispensers 101
Maintain spray nozzles and syrup lines correctly, and your carbonated drinks will flow and taste the best they can.
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