Singer Sues Taco Bell
Rapper 50 Cent has sued Taco Bell, claiming the fast-food restaurant chain is using his name without permission in advertising that asks him to call himself 99 Cent, The Associated Press reports. Read the full story >>
Consumers 26 or under were more likely to have purchased bagels in the past year compared to those 42 and older. Source: R&I, 2007 Tastes of America
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Lane Cardwell: Grammys, Emmys, and Steak Oscar
"Lots of people get the 'open a restaurant' bug," writes Chain Leader's Lane Cardwell. "There are people who have been in the business for years. And people who are a talented home cook who have friends that always tell them 'you should open a restaurant.' And people who like going out to eat and think, 'How hard could it be?' " Read the full story >>
Menu Trends: Fire and Spice
Hispanic ingredients are popular in foodservice establishments across all segments. To get a snapshot on what’s hot on menus, R&I asked foodservice professionals to talk about their must-have Hispanic ingredients. The result? Peppers draw the most loyalty, though other ingredients, such as agave leaf and longaniza are also on the radar. Read the full story >>
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Research: Lunch Bunches
Americans dine out at lunch an average of 1.4 times per week, according to R&I's 2007 Tastes of America Study—a figure that leaves plenty of room for improvement for Top 400 casual-dining chains. Read the full story >>
Dave Farkas Has Gone Fishin'
Dave's Dispatch is on vacation (or will be soon). Yes, even restaurant writers get time off to contemplate their next batch of stories, to say nothing of recovering from their last. Read the full story >>
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