Restaurant Industry News Archive for 2010

Dawson Holdings, LP, increases stake to 25%

Franchise Sales Total 50 Units; Opens Nine

Provides Updates on the Company's Global Social, Environmental and Economic Goals

A major overhaul of the hospitality industry is imminent, as the state Department of Labor this week filed a long-awaited wage order that sets out wide-ranging guidelines on workers' tips and pay. Starting Jan. 1, the changes include an increase to $5 from $4.65 in the minimum hourly wage rate for tipped food-service employees. Minimum wages for service employees earning tips will rise to $5.65 from $4.90, while tipped service employees working in resort hotels will earn a minimum wage of $4.90 rather than $4.35.

Year-end holidays forecast continues upward trend in travel seen throughout 2010

New U.S. online store ships coffee, tea and travel mugs to all 50 states

New Survey Reports Seattle is Among The Most Affordable Dining Cities in the Nation

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFCB) today announced the appointment of F. Lane Cardwell to its board of directors, effective December 14, 2010.

Battling bartenders will descend on a downtown Los Angeles hot spot today to promote responsible holiday hospitality by competing to create the best alcohol-free mocktail.

The National Restaurant Association today hailed the bipartisan tax agreement expected to receive final passage in the U.S. Senate, calling it a positive and effective compromise package to strengthen our economy. The Senate yesterday voted by an overwhelming 83-15 to move to final debate, and approval is expected later today. The Association urged quick action in the U.S. House.