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July 18, 2008
DQ Testing Urban Markets
As part of Dairy Queen's efforts to bolster its presence in urban markets, the chain is testing six stores in Chicago. Read the full story >>
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The three vegetables most commonly menued in hospitals are carrots (99%), broccoli (98%) and peas (96%).
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Darden Settles Ex-Worker's Lawsuit in California
Darden Restaurants paid $700,000 to settle a wage-dispute lawsuit filed by a former Olive Garden server in a California state court, the Orlando, Fla.-based company said Thursday in a regulatory filing. Read the full story >>
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Burger King Acquires 72 Units in Midwest
Restaurant operator Burger King has acquired 72 Burger King restaurants in Iowa and Nebraska from a franchisee, Simmonds Restaurant Management. Read the full story >>
Starbucks Closings Hit Minority Neighborhoods
Among the 18 Starbucks stores in Chicago to close through March 2009, several are in minority neighborhoods that had counted on the chain to signal area rebirth. Read the full story >>
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Study Indicates 71% of Americans Are Cooking More at Home
Interest in home cooking is growing in response to rising food and gas prices and a demand for premium foods at an affordable price. A study conducted by the Food Marketing Institute indicates that approximately 71% of Americans are cooking more at home. Read the full story >>
David Farkas: Enhancing the 'Guest Experience'
"T.G.I. Friday's just launched a guest recognition program dubbed 'Give Me More Stripes,'" writes Chain Leader blogger David Farkas. "The idea behind it: Giveaways, like appetizers, to secure repeat business." Read the full story >>
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