From Indian ashram, HRC vet Tigrett seeks Bozo’s sale

Nov 05, 2007

SAI BABA ASHRAM INDIA. Hard Rock Cafe and House of Blues chains, achieved an “eatertainment” trifecta with the creation of a third high-profile brand, would you want to run it? —If Isaac...

Ominous economic forecast indicates restaurants will keep feeling the pinch

Nov 05, 2007

What happens in Vegas won’t be staying in Vegas.At this year’s Restaurant Finance & Development Conference, put on by Franchise Times, the news out of almost every pundit’s mouth—from economists to lenders and even the typically bullish securities...

Efficient energy equals surplus cash for operators

Nov 05, 2007

ATLANTA —Amid rising costs for energy and water, mounting concern about global warming, and a “greening” trend that gains visibility with each passing day, operators should embrace the growing numbers of energy efficiency-certified...

Rubio’s names two new SVPs

Nov 04, 2007

CARLSBAD Calif. Rubio’s Restaurants Inc. here has added two executives to its management team, the company said. Marc Simon was named senior vice president of operations, and Ken Hull was named senior vice president of development.Simon...

NRA urges Tinsley to run for Congress in N.M.

Nov 02, 2007

WASHINGTON The National Restaurant Association is encouraging former chairman Ed Tinsley to run for New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District seat. The seat is currently held by Rep. Steve Pearce (R-N.M.), but Pearce has...

Delaware North adds gaming hospitality division

Nov 02, 2007

BUFFALO N.Y. Contract foodservice and hospitality specialist Delaware North Cos. is debuting a new business that will assist gaming and casino operations in developing or revamping their foodservice and lodging offerings. ADelaware North...

CKE continues refranchising effort with sale of 26 Hardee’s units

Oct 31, 2007

CARPINTERIA Calif. CKE Restaurants Inc., based here, has sold 26 Hardee’s restaurants to a franchisee in Illinois as part of a previously announced refranchising strategy. Shree Krishna Food LLC has agreed to take over the 26 corporate...

Mini-size me: Chains eye smaller portions, more options to woo health-conscious diners

Oct 30, 2007

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Fleming debuts Paul Martin’s American Bistro in Calif.

Oct 30, 2007

ROSEVILLE Calif. Paul Martin’s American Bistro, the newest concept by industry pioneer Paul Fleming, has opened in Roseville, Calif. The 250-seat, casual-dining concept, which was created by Paul Fleming Restaurants LLC...

CEOs, COOs share what the boss wants from technology at FS/TEC 2007

Oct 29, 2007

DEERFIELD ILL. Zaxby’s fast-casual chain turned to next-generation drive-thru timers that are integrated with its point-of-sale system. —Concerned that its lagging speed of service was putting...