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2008-09-17 Restaurant Industry News Highlights

Features

Optimum Pace in Dating, Gambling, and Recruiting: Lessons from Dan Kutis and Kenny Rogers
Any American over the age of 30 will immediately recognize Kenny Rogers' 1978 hit The Gambler: ...more

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Trends

Fast Casual Chains Not An Economic Casualty
Fast casual chains are bucking the trading down trend. Buoyed by healthier offerings and a narrowing price gap compared to quick-service restaurants, chains like Panera Bread and Chipotle are seeing a continued sales surge. ...more

Restaurant Survey Finds Focus on Workers' Comp Price Trumps Accident Prevention Savings
A recent national survey of small business decision-makers reports that restaurant owners focus primarily on price when shopping for workers' compensation insurance, with little attention paid to potential savings available through workplace accident prevention. ...more

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Sales and Marketing

McDonald's, Toyota in harmony with MySpace Music
With rumor and speculation whirling around the launch of MySpace's music service--expected to launch this week--it's nice to finally get some hard news. ...more

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Financial

Darden Restaurants Reports First Quarter Diluted Net Earnings Per Share, Announces Quarterly Dividend of 20 Cents Per Share
In the first quarter, diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations decreased 21% to 58 cents, versus 73 cents in the prior year. ...more

Landry's Restaurants, Inc. ('LNY'/NYSE) Announces Restaurant Closures Due to Hurricane Ike and Interim Financial Results
Landry's Restaurants, Inc., announced that 14 Houston area restaurants remain closed as a result of Hurricane Ike and will re-open as soon as power is restored to each of the units. Moreover, all of the Company's Kemah and Galveston restaurants are closed. ...more

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Openings

High Five! Chop't Opens Its Fifth D.C. Restaurant in Golden Triangle
Free Salads and Salad Sandwiches to be Served on Monday, September 22nd Beginning at 11 a.m. at the New 19th and L, NW Location ...more

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Other

Papa Bello Announces Upcoming Feature on National Economic Television Program
Papa Bello Enterprises (Pink Sheets: PAPA) is proud to announce their upcoming appearance on Fox Business News and CNN Headline News in an in-depth special segment by The Economic Report hosted by Greg Gumbel. ...more

Dr. Weil Reinvents the Food Pyramid to Help Today's Families Prevent Disease While Eating Well
Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid, Featuring Choices That Range From Fruits and Vegetables to Red Wine and Dark Chocolate, Guides Users to Selecting Healthy Foods That Help Lessen the Risk of Diseases Linked to Inflammation ...more

Del Taco Introduces New Classic Taco 99 Cents
Longtime fans of Del Taco's array of taco menu items will get a special treat beginning Sept. 17 when the chain introduces its Classic Taco for 99 cents. ...more

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