http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com Restaurant Industry News EN http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/images/logo.gif http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com support@nevistas.com http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44500.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44500.html Claire's on Cedros eco-friendly bakery and cafe located at 246 North Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach, California, announced today that it has been awarded LEED® Platinum certification, established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:16:01 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44499.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44499.html Spicy Pickle Franchising, Inc. (OTCBB: SPKL), operator of the fast casual restaurant chains Spicy Pickle in the United States and Bread Garden Urban Café in Canada, today proudly announced the significant strengthening of its board of directors with the addition of three members, bringing the total to seven. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:10:43 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44496.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44496.html It’s easy to make a list of reasons why HR Outsourcing (HRO) should work, starting with the promise of substantial cost savings. But when it comes to actually diving in, a lot of organizations are getting cold feet. That’s because they know that a number of big HRO projects have failed to deliver the value promised. Is there a real business case to be made for HRO in light of its uneven track record? Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:03:16 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44493.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44493.html Mainstream shopping outlets are now recognizing the financial and environmental wisdom of selling only seafood items processed under strict sustainable fishing guidelines to meet increased demand among consumers and environmentalists for practices that help curtail the depletion and degradation of marine life. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:54:25 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44492.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44492.html Even as the recession has taken its toll on retail sales, retailers have continued to invest in retail technology. The retail technology hardware market, consisting of integrated point of sale (POS) systems, payment terminals, POS barcode scanners, POS printers, and electronic article surveillance systems, managed to continue growing during 2009, while many retailers experienced declines in sales as consumers tightened their purse strings. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:53:20 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44490.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44490.html General and Administrative Costs Decreased $3.3 Million in Fiscal Year 2009 Compared to Fiscal Year 2008; Company-wide EBITDA Increased $1.0 Million in Fourth Quarter 2009 Compared to Fourth Quarter 2008 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:45:36 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44489.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44489.html Net sales increased 11.0% to $38,996,000 from $35,141,000. The extra week in the 2009 quarter included the New Year’s holiday period and contributed $3,337,000 of net sales, which increased net sales for the quarter by 9.5%. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:38:45 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44469.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44469.html Saving money on food doesn't have to be hard work. Simple changes in the way consumers plan, shop, and eat can help reduce the amount they're spending without cutting back on the quantity or quality of the food they love. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:02:44 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44468.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44468.html Restaurant sales were $50.8 million, a decrease of $7.7 million compared to the same quarter last year. Same-store sales, from a total of 95 restaurants, decreased approximately 12.5%. Sales were impacted by a decline in guest traffic, guest frequency and lower menu prices. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:59:45 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44467.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44467.html On April 30 America's Oldest Italian Restaurant, Fior d'Italia, will celebrate its 125th year anniversary by serving selections from its original menu at original prices. Established in 1886, 'The Fior will offer meals from $.05 to $.30 at this event – as it did at 100 and 110 years. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:58:22 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44459.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44459.html Net income was $1.7 million, or $.09 per share basic and $.08 per share diluted, on weighted average number of common shares outstanding of 19.4 million and diluted weighted average shares of 20.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:45:37 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44458.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44458.html Johnny Rockets have arrived at two new Six Flags theme parks, Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, Calif. and Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:22:28 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44456.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44456.html Revered Chefs Including Thomas Keller, Jacques Pepin, Charlie Trotter And Wolfgang Puck Join Distinguished Winemakers from Around The World Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:04:44 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44447.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44447.html Attendees donate teddy bears to firefighters to share with local children, and distribute restaurant gift cards to Ronald McDonald House Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:23:32 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44446.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44446.html With food safety achieving top-of-mind status for consumers and governments worldwide, the International Federation of Inspection Agencies (IFIA) has formed a global Food Committee to provide collective representation for IFIA member companies to convey their opinions and experience to external parties in support of a common goal, contributing to improvements for global food safety in areas of testing, certification and legislation. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:14:12 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44445.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44445.html After more than a decade, Papa Gino’s is bringing back a line of burgers to its menu. Initially, Papa Gino’s will feature three angus burgers, the Classic, Mushroom Swiss and a Bacon Cheddar. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:12:54 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44436.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44436.html World GDP fell by 2.1% in real terms, with developed economies - a major source of demand for Travel & Tourism - the most severely affected. Households curtailed leisure travel plans, substituting lower-cost short-haul and domestic travel for more expensive long-haul trips, and corporations reduced business travel budgets. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:53:32 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44430.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44430.html ReServe Interactive will launch ReServe University, a subscriber-based interactive resource providing customers with all of the comprehensive training and support tools offered by the company, including a Training Library, Classroom, Help Desk and Support Resources repository. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:42:36 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44428.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44428.html Company celebrates with symbolic openings in New Delhi & New Orleans Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:31:02 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44427.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article44427.html Tech Savvy Atlantans Becoming More Budget-Conscious - Bacchanalia Wins for Food and Popularity Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:29:34 EST