Leadership Courage - Don't get bit by your own Rattle Snake - By Dr. Rick Johnson
Honest negative feedback is difficult to accept. It takes tremendous courage. I learned that twenty years ago. I thought I knew just about everything there was to know about running a company let alone a smaller $100 million dollar division. ...more

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Restaurant Trends - Growing And Emerging Concepts - Data reflects change and activity from February 23, 2008 to June 23, 2008
Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts ...more

Restaurant Performance Index Advanced in May as Industry Same-Store Sales Turned Positive
Restaurant operators reported positive sales in May, Expectations Index fell to record low ...more

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Calling All Kid Chefs: Red Robin Challenges You to Invent America's Next Gourmet Burger
Top Kids' Gourmet Burger Recipes to Be Featured in Third Annual Cookbook to Benefit the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children ...more

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Del Taco Announces Promotions
Del Taco, the nation's No. 2 Mexican quick serve chain, today announced that Steve Brake has been promoted to vice president, treasurer and controller and Pete Honer has been promoted to vice president, business insights and planning. ...more

New CEO Takes the Helm at Fazoli's
Veteran restaurant operator and executive Carl Howard has been named Chief Executive Officer for Fazoli's 'fast Italian' restaurants. ...more

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McDonald's drink strategy to add 5% to earnings growth
As McDonald's Corp. (MCD/ NYSE) tries to become a "beverage destination" for thirsty North Americans, the fast-food giant's approach is going far beyond just a "coffee clash" with Starbucks Corp. (SBUX/NASDAQ). ...more

CBRL Group Reports June Comparable Sales Down 1.2%
CBRL Group Reports June Comparable Sales ...more

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The best family restaurants in the U.S.
Parents magazine just released its survey on the "healthiest, most kid-friendly" restaurants in the country. ...more

There is such a thing as a free lunch...if you take it one bite at a time
Among economists, there's a saying so popular that it's often abbreviated into an awkward acronym, TANSTAAFL. It stands for "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch." Well, phooey on the economists. ...more

Catfish Country of Origin Labeling (C.O.O.L.) Law Begins July 1
Mississippi House Bill 728, requiring Mississippi restaurants to disclose the country of origin of the catfish they serve, will go into effect July 1, 2008. Governor Barbour signed the bill after it was unanimously approved by both the House and Senate. ...more

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