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Largest Mongolian Stir Fry Introduces Health Kwest, A Journey Into A New Lifestyle
1/6/2011
Genghis Grill introduces a new healthy-influenced campaign called Health Kwest, a journey into a healthier lifestyle where contestants will dedicate themselves for three months by eating Genghis Grill's healthier meal options everyday, for free and have a chance to win $10,000.
Restaurant Trends - Growing And Emerging Concepts - Data Reflects Change and Activity from August 20, 2010 to December 29, 2010
1/4/2011
Nitro, WV-based BETTER FOODS INC has increased by 1 unit for Gino's Pizza & Spaghetti, from 52 to 53 (2% concept growth) and by 1 unit for Tudor's Biscuit World, from 56 to 57 (2% concept growth). Overall company increase was from 108 to 110 (2% company growth). These are both quick serve concepts, open for lunch and dinner (Tudor's is open for breakfast).
How Much Are Food-Allergic Diners Worth?
1/4/2011
For the past year, AllergyEats founder Paul Antico has encouraged restaurants to better accommodate food allergic and intolerant diners because it's the right thing to do. Now, the financial expert is demonstrating another benefit to catering to the food allergy community: it can significantly increase restaurants' profits.
Restaurant Performance Index Declined in November As Sales and Traffic Slipped
1/4/2011
As a result of a downtick in same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) fell below 100 in November. The RPI – a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry – stood at 99.9 in November, down 0.8 percent from October.
David&Goliath Wins Multi-Million Dollar Carl's Jr. and Hardee's Accounts
1/4/2011
As agency of record, David&Goliath will be responsible for all traditional media creative, with a heavy focus on broadcast. 72andSunny, the digital incumbent on the account, will continue as digital agency of record. Media duties, handled by the Interpublic Group of Co.'s Initiative, were not part of the review. Combined media spend for both brands is approximately $100M.
Chevys Fresh Mex® Hires Three Bay Area Agencies for Marketing Duties
1/4/2011
Chevys Fresh Mex®, part of Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. ("RMR"), today announced the appointment of three San Francisco Bay Area agencies to make up the marketing team for the brand. Cakewalk Creative, a branding studio in San Francisco, will provide architectural and decor concepting.
Hubert Keller Brings Contemporary Flavors from His World Travels to New Las Vegas Restaurant Fleur at Mandalay Bay
1/4/2011
Fleur by Hubert Keller, now open for lunch and dinner at Mandalay Bay, debuts the innovative chef's latest fashionable epicurean experience. Featuring gourmet small plates packed with powerful bites of flavor, Fleur's contemporary menu is inspired by Keller's travels to Spain, Italy, North Africa, South America, Asia, and his homeland France
Food & Beverage: 10 X 5-minute Cost Cutters to Start the Year - By Ken Burgin
1/4/2011
Staff are expecting some 'new year resolutions', so strike while there's less resistance. Time to shake out lazy ways, waste and inefficiency.
Cut stock levels of 2 items: the easiest way is to choose products that are being over-bought 'just in case' eg what's on the top shelf?
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