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August 5, 2008
Bruegger's Makes Plans to Challenge Einstein Noah
Bruegger's, a Vermont-based bagelry and bakery-cafe, is taking on Einstein Noah in its own backyard. Bruegger's already has five franchised stores in the Denver area and is shooting for another 20 or so within the next five years, said Chris Cheek, vice president of franchise development for the chain. Read the full story >>
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When respondents who frequent fast-food restaurants were asked if they have eaten at a fast-food restaurant more or less often in the last year than in the past, 18% reported “more often,” 58% reported “about the same,” and 24% reported “less often.”
Source: R&I, 2008 New American Diner Study

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McDonald's Slimming Down Dollar Menu
McDonald's Corp. is testing changes to its popular $1 double cheeseburger as it prepares to change its Dollar Menu by next year. Some restaurants are selling it with one slice of cheese instead of two, and billing it as a "double hamburger with cheese." Others are offering a double hamburger without cheese. Some are selling the traditional double cheeseburger at prices ranging from $1.09 to $1.19. Read the full story >>
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Darden CEO Gets 32% Pay Raise
Clarence Otis, chairman and chief executive officer of Darden Restaurants, got a 32% increase in total compensation to about $5.1 million in the company's last fiscal year, according to a government filing released Monday. Read the full story >>
Study Says Kids' Menus Packed with Calories
Nutritionists say a new report on calorie-packed children's meals at some of the nation's most popular restaurants should be a warning for health-conscious parents. Read the full story >>
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Fiscal Update and Industry ForecastOnline Seminar offers Foodservice E&S Fiscal Update and Industry Forecast
This exclusive FE&S webcast will leverage data from the foodservice operator and equipment and supplies dealer segments and get you up to speed on the industry's 2008 fiscal performance to date. Also, get an early glimpse at the E&S industry's economic outlook for the first half of 2009. Live viewing on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. Central. Sponsored by Irinox. Click here to Register to Attend.

Growing Limited-Service Chains Look Long Term
Expansion in a soft economy is proving tougher than expected for some of the limited-service concepts in Chain Leader's ranking of Top Chains Under 50 Units. As they slow down restaurant growth, these up-and-coming concepts are turning to tried-and-true strategies that play up their brands and stay true to their values. Read the full story >>
Big Idea: Street Food
"In search of ideas to boost sales in this miserable economic climate?" asks Chain Leader's David Farkas. "Here's one: tasty street food. A 37-year-old Washington, D.C., entrepreneur named Gabe Klein recently introduced smart kart, an electric car that sells freshly prepared food, much of with a hip ethnic slant, from local vendors." Read the full story >>
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