Jamie Oliver's TED Prize wish: Teach every child about food

Jamie Oliver's TED Prize wish: Teach every child about food ...more

Riding High Through the Recession - What Jam Bands Can Teach the Brands - By Rob Rush

The first sign of the times, you ask? Perhaps it was back in 2006 when Ritz-Carlton looked in the mirror and realized that 'Ladies and Gentlemen serving Ladies and Gentlemen' didn’t exactly apply to a 32-year-old CEO in jeans and a t-shirt. In a nod to the changing demographics of those who consumed 'luxury,' Ritz loosened up a bit, recognizing the need for a generational component to its time-honored and revered operational and guest service standards. ...more

US Travel Spending Declines in 2009, Growth Expected in 2010

While travel spending in the US saw a decline of 9% in 2009*, Mintel expects to see more people taking off in the new decade with a 6% increase in travel spending expected for 2010. ...more

Gandolfo's Hires Industry Veteran Born and Raised on Long Island to Revitalize New York Deli Segment

According to 'Save the Deli' author David Sax, there is no comparison between an ordinary sandwich and one from a New York delicatessen. No one knows that better than Dan Pool who discovered Gandolfo's New York Delicatessen in, of all places, Salt Lake City, Utah. It took one bite into a Gandolfo's sandwich for Pool to invest and ultimately become owner and CEO. ...more

Papa Bello Enterprises Partners With Thilanka Hotels and Resorts for Development in Sri Lanka

Papa Bello Enterprises (Pink Sheets: PAPA) announces that the company has partnered with Thilanka Hotels and Resorts to develop and manage Papa Bello Enterprises 'Fast Casual' Concepts in the country of Sri Lanka. ...more

CKE Restaurants, Inc. Signs Exclusive Development Agreement to Open 25 Carl’s Jr. Restaurants in Vietnam

CKE Restaurants, Inc.(NYSE: CKR) today announced the signing of an exclusive development agreement with the Mesa Group to open 25 Carl’s Jr.® restaurants in Vietnam. ...more

GE Capital, Franchise Finance Provides Growth Financing to Taco Bell Franchisee, Taco Bill, Inc.

Funding Allows the Acquisition of Seven Taco Bell Units in the Baltimore Area ...more

Jamba, Inc and Core-Mark Holdings Company, Inc sign a Memorandum of Intent to Sell Jamba-Branded Products through Core-Mark Serviced Retail Convenience Stores

Jamba, Inc. (NASDAQ:JMBA) and Core-Mark Holding Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:CORE) announced today that they signed a non-binding memorandum of intent to establish a relationship to offer and deliver health-oriented Jamba branded food and beverage consumer products to Core-Mark serviced convenience retail locations. ...more

Pizza Patrón Achieved 3.9 Percent Increase in 2009

Latin Pizza Brand Experienced Growth in Notoriously Tough Economic Year ...more

Denny’s Corporation Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009

For the fourth quarter of 2009, Denny’s reported total operating revenue, including company restaurant sales and franchise revenue, of $140.5 million compared with $184.7 million in the prior year quarter. Company restaurant sales decreased $43.5 million primarily due to 73 fewer equivalent company restaurants compared with the prior year quarter. ...more

Jack in the Box Inc. Reports First Quarter FY 2010 Earnings; Updates Guidance for FY 2010

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) reported net earnings of $24.2 million, or 43 cents per diluted share, for the first quarter ended Jan. 17, 2010, compared with earnings from continuing operations of $28.0 million, or 49 cents per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2009. ...more

The Start of California Avocado Season Means Premium Quality Fruit is Here

Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger Launch the Season with Two New Avocado Recipes ...more