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July 22, 2008
Is a Ban on QSRs in Los Angeles the Right Move?
The Los Angeles Times argues that although South Los Angeles is struggling to attract business, a ban on new fast-food outlets in the area actually would help the region economically. Read the full story >>
56% of restaurant operators use price promotions to increase traffic.
Source: Chain Leader, 2007 Driving Traffic Study

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Some Good News: Restaurant Business Alive and Well
Despite headlines to the contrary, restaurant business continues strong in many parts of the country. In Anne Arundel County, Md., for example, new operations are opening and thriving while longtime favorites continue to flourish. Read the full story >>
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Hague Named President of IHOP Restaurants
DineEquity Inc., franchisor and operator of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, announced the appointment of Desmond Hague as president of IHOP Restaurants. Hague will be responsible for leading the overall strategic direction for all functional areas of IHOP's predominantly franchised business. Read the full story >>
Consumers Warned Away from Peppers
The Food and Drug Administration said Monday that it found a jalapeno pepper contaminated with the same strain of salmonella driving an outbreak that's sickened thousands and mystified investigators for two months. Read the full story >>
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The 3rd Annual R&I Top 400 Quiz
Admit it: You’ve been eagerly awaiting R&I’s 3rd Annual Top 400 Quiz. Perhaps you were caught off-guard and stumped in 2006 but were sharper last year. Now you’re ready to score better than you did on your SATs way back when. Answers at end of the story! Read the full story >>
The Ten-Minute Manager’s Guide To ... New-Menu Development
Decisions to introduce a new menu or even just a new dish require a careful balancing of both culinary and business considerations. Read the full story >>
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