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August 26, 2008
Starbucks Hopes for Breakfast Comeback with Better-for-You Choices
Starbucks is on the brink of rolling out a serious reinvention of its breakfast food. Details of the chain's long-anticipated move into better-for-you food--so hush-hush that it had its own code name, Morning Source--will be unveiled today. Read the full story >>
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When asked what the primary type of restaurant visited is when eating away from home, 34% of respondents indicated fast food.
Source: R&I, 2008 New American Diner Study

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Darden Shares Hit Hard After Operator Warns
Darden Restaurants shares dropped 13% early Tuesday after the company warned sales at its Red Lobster, Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse chains were hit harder than expected by the tough U.S. economic climate. Read the full story >>
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Blame South Korea for the Frozen-Yogurt Wars
The frozen-yogurt war is heating up in the United States. Storefront shops selling tart frozen yogurt by the cup began opening in Los Angeles three years ago and are now popping up elsewhere around the country. Rival chains compete for the best locations and vie for customers looking for a healthy dessert or tasty afternoon snack. And who's behind this trend? South Koreans. Read the full story >>
Pagers Improve Service at Captain D's
Captain D's installed a pager system at 40 company stores in Nashville, Tenn., that has helped improve service and matches the more upscale experience at the remodeled stores. Read the full story >>
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Boost Sales by Choosing Menu Wording Carefully
"In the summer 2008 issue of Flavor & the Menu, food writer Deborah Grossman details ways menu writers can boost sales by carefully choosing words," writes Chain Leader's David Farkas. Read the full story >>
Popeyes Emphasizes Its Heritage With 'Louisiana Fast' Brand Transformation
Popeyes is embarking on a comprehensive brand transformation that emphasizes its almost four decades of Louisiana-inspired home cooking. The initiative includes a more contemporary logo, new brand advertising and tagline, and distinctive new products. Read the full story >>



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