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September 4, 2008
Shells Files for Bankruptcy, Closes Stores
The seafood chain succumbs to the tough operating environment hurting casual dining. Read the full story >>
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Equipment purchases made due to replacements accounted for an average of 53% of a company’s purchases.
Source: Foodservice Equipment & Supplies, 2008 Operator Industry Forecast

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Bruegger's Bagels Returns to NYC
Many New Yorkers likely haven't entered a Bruegger's bagel shop since the late '90s, when the chain closed all of its Manhattan locations as low-carb diets swept the country. They'll have another chance starting this fall, when Bruegger's will open its first New York City location in a decade. Read the full story >>
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Chain Leader LIVEThe Industry's Can't-Miss Networking Event
Chain Leader LIVE is a great opportunity for chain restaurant executives to interact and network with their peers and other key industry players. Attendees experience firsthand the insights, strategies and personalities behind successful restaurant chains and sample innovative menu ideas. Click here to learn more and register today!

Michelin Launches New Asian Guide
Michelin has announced the launch of a new Asian guide, confirming rumors sparked after inspectors were spotted visiting restaurants in Hong Kong earlier this month. Read the full story >>
Dennis Lombardi: Manager Myopia
"I just finished a tour of a number of stores for a due diligence project and observed that all-too-frequent manager myopia occurred yet again throughout this concept," writes industry consultant and R&I blogger Dennis Lombardi. "Too many units had execution and physical store flaws that were visible to me within two minutes of entering." Read the full story >>
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ALT TEXT HEREFE&S’ Webcast: A Food Safety Approach to Preventing Allergic Reactions
September is National Food Safety Month and FE&S will hold its annual Food Safety webcast. Expert speakers — Sheila C. Weiss of the National Restaurant Association and Summer McQuoid of the National Restaurant Association Solutions — discuss how to avoid cross contamination through proper preparation, cleaning and sanitation of equipment and supplies. Live viewing on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. Central. Click here to Register to Attend.

Sushi Continues Growth with Opening of New Japanese Culinary School
Los Angeles welcomed a new addition to its Japanese culinary repertoire with the opening of the Sushi Institute of America, a professional school that offers intensive, comprehensive courses in Japanese food preparation with some of the best chefs in the field. Read the full story >>
Lane Cardwell: Coal Miners
"The latest in high-speed cooking is certainly not the newest, but coal-fired pizza ovens are making a comeback around the country," writes Chain Leader's Lane Cardwell. "There’s nothing that warms the heart like seeing the pizza chef loading the oven with anthracite coal, firing it to a toasty 800 degrees, and cooking a pizza in four minutes." Read the full story >>



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