15 Ways to Measures Staff Costs and Productivity - By Ken Burgin
Labour cost and performance is everyone's big issue. ...more

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80% of Customers Eat Out Less Due to Food Allergies and Celiac / Coeliac Disease Impacting Quality of Life
Over 2,700 consumers and businesses from 35 countries participated in the new three-dimensional research study -- Understanding Gluten and Allergen-Free Experiences of Guests & Hospitality Worldwide. ...more

More Than 25 Million Americans Will Travel Overseas This Summer, Says AAA's New International Forecast
In a first-ever summer forecast for foreign travel, AAA expects 25.1 million Americans will be travelling internationally this summer, an increase of 2.6 percent over the 24.5 million who were estimated to have traveled overseas last summer. The report includes all travel outside of the United States, including Canada and Mexico. ...more

AAA Recommends Travelers Budget $244 Per Day
According to the 2008 edition of AAA's Annual Vacation Costs Survey the recommended travel budget for two adults traveling together in North America is $244 per day for lodging and meals. ...more

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Stark Service Solutions Announces Appointment of Jonathan Leet as New Vice President
Stark Service Solutions announced today the appointment of Jonathan Leet to their management team in the capacity of Vice President. Leet's extensive background in the hospitality industry will also serve him well in his additional functions as a certified trainer. ...more

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CBRL Group Comparable store retail sales down 9.7%
CBRL Group Reports April Comparable Sales ...more

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Kimpton Rolls Out Web Generation Recruiting Tool to Meet Future Workforce Demands in Its Hotels and Restaurants
Social Media Site Offers Online Resource for Job Seekers and Employees ...more

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McDonald's Anticipates 8 Million Southern Style Chicken Biscuits and Sandwiches Will Be Given Away During Nationwide Sampling Event on May 15
McDonald's serves chicken from morning to night with the addition of two new southern-style menu items ...more

Good Times Expands the 100% All Natural Product Offerings
Good Times Restaurants Inc. (Nasdaq: GTIM) today announced that they are gearing up for a big frozen treat season with a revitalization of their frozen custard program and a new television campaign this spring, complete with an exciting new message for consumers about frozen custard at Good Times. ...more

Florida International University Graduates First Class in China with Hospitality Degree at the First U.S. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Twenty-nine students are graduating on May 5, 2008 from Florida International University's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management program in China, located in Tianjin, the third largest city in China and the seaport of Beijing. ...more

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