The Dow Hotel Company Expands Into Third-Party Hotel Restaurant Management

First Contract Is Embassy Suites Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Converts Restaurant to Proprietary Basil's Kitchen Brand in Two Weeks ...more

Innovative 'Green' Disposable Food Service Products

EcoGreenHotel recognizes the importance of using disposable food service items made from renewable resources in the effort to lessen the impact disposable products have on the environment. Using compostable plastic forks, spoons, to-go containers and cups made from renewable resources allows hotels to significantly reduce the amount of refuse going to the landfill and make a positive local. ...more

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Reports 4th Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Results

Company Produced Strong Adjusted EBITDA Growth and Cash Flow in 2009; Wendy’s Restaurant Margin Increased by 330 Basis Points in 2009; Arby’s Focusing on Turnaround Plans; Company Completes $120 million of $200 million Stock Repurchase Program ...more

Famous Dave's Reports Fourth Quarter Results of $0.08 Per Share; Full Year Results of $0.62 Per Share

Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAVE) today announced revenue of $32.6 million and net income of $774,000, or $0.08 per diluted share, for its fiscal fourth quarter ended January 3, 2010. ...more

President Obama Signs Travel Promotion Act Into Law

Enactment of Historic Legislation Caps AH&LA Lobbying Effort ...more

Hawaiian Barista Wins Mainland Competition With Hula Daddy Coffee

In two coffee industry firsts this past weekend in Los Angeles, Pete Licata of Honolulu became the first representative from Hawaii to win the Western Regional Barista Competition and also the first-ever to prevail at any barista competition using 100% Hawaiian coffee. ...more

Starbucks VIA® Ready Brew Global Expansion Begins with U.K. and Japan

Distribution in Retail, CPG and Foodservice Channels Expected to Reach a Total of 30,000 Locations by the End of the Third Quarter of FY10 ...more

Law Office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation of CKE Restaurants, Inc.

Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:CKR) relating to the proposed acquisition by the private-equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners. Under the terms of the agreement, CKE shareholders will receive $11.05 for each share of CKE stock they own. ...more

KFC Inks Sports-Marketing Deals to Help Pros 'Get a Grip on Their Game

Kentucky Fried Chicken Unveils On-Grip Endorsements with Professional Football, Golf and Tennis Athletes to Launch the Brand’s New Boneless Filet Box Meal ...more