Taco Bell linked to Oct. salmonella outbreak   Friday February 03, 2012

Yum Brand Inc's Taco Bell chain has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that sickened 68 people in 10 states late last year. ... [click here view entire article]

Some restaurants busy for Super Bowl 2012, others not so much   Friday February 03, 2012

Warned to beef up staff, stock up on supplies and expect big crowds, local restaurants have braced for big business during the Super Bowl build up. ... [click here view entire article]

NRA: Foodservice sales to hit record $632 billion    Thursday February 02, 2012

The U.S. foodservice industry is expected to post sales totaling $631.8 billion in 2012, a 3.5-percent increase from last year and the third consecutive year of positive growth, according to the National Restaurant Association’s 2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast, released today. Read more: http://nrn.com/article/nra-foodservice-sales-hit-record-632-billion#ixzz1lEK7E3IE   ... [click here view entire article]

Restaurant sector gaining strength   Thursday February 02, 2012

While consumers are still closely watching their spending, U.S. restaurants will see sales increase modestly this year, according to the National Restaurant Association’s annual forecast. ... [click here view entire article]

CIA Survey: Foodservice Companies Creating More Jobs in 2012   Thursday February 02, 2012

More than 250 job recruiters and human resources professionals from all facets of the foodservice and hospitality industry will be at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, NY on February 7, looking to hire recent and soon-to-be CIA graduates. In a sign that the food industry is leading the economic recovery, this is the largest career fair at the college in four years and one of the largest ever. ... [click here view entire article]

Sbarro names James Greco president, CEO   Wednesday February 01, 2012

Italian quick-service brand Sbarro Inc. has named former Bruegger’s chief executive James Greco president and chief executive, effective immediately. Read more: http://nrn.com/article/sbarro-names-james-greco-president-ceo?ad=executive-changes&utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=dfarkas99@gmail.com&utm_content=NRN-News-NRNam+Breaking+News-01-31-12&utm_campaign=News+Alert:+Sbarro+names+James+Greco+president,+CEO#ixzz1l8bfFxxw ... [click here view entire article]

Is Taco Bell, Chipotle or Another Chain Linked to Last Year's Salmonella Outbreak?   Wednesday February 01, 2012

A salmonella outbreak that sickened 68 people in 10 states October and November of last year has been linked to a mysterious eatery dubbed "Restaurant Chain A" by the CDC, but recently the field may be narrowing in terms of which chain may have been the culprit. ... [click here view entire article]

Wendy's talks new marketing, menu plans    Tuesday January 31, 2012

In 2012, the last place Wendy’s wants to be is “caught in the middle” — losing traffic on the high end to fast-casual brands or getting undercut by value-focused quick service or convenience chains, said Emil Brolick, chief executive of The Wendy’s Co. Read more: http://nrn.com/article/wendys-talks-new-marketing-menu-extensions?ad=growth-concepts&utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=dfarkas99@gmail.com&utm_content=NRN-News-NRNam-01-... [click here view entire article]

School Lunches and Children’s Health: Fixing Both   Tuesday January 31, 2012

I never imagined myself cooking for kids. I spent most of my first three decades as a chef, not knowing or caring what kids ate, and not really wanting to feed them. In fact, as a restaurant chef, my worst nightmare was the host coming into the kitchen on a Saturday night, saying, "Chef, there's a screaming kid on table 19. What do I do?" ... [click here view entire article]

Taco Bell enters crowded breakfast arena   Tuesday January 31, 2012

The Mexican-style fast-food chain that's best remembered for a 1990s ad in which a Chihuahua proclaimed "I want Taco Bell" in Spanish, introduced a breakfast menu Thursday at nearly 800 restaurants in 14 states. ... [click here view entire article]

Restaurant Week serves boost to local economy   Monday January 30, 2012

If your 2012 New Year resolutions include losing weight, eating healthier and spending less you may want to consider putting those resolutions on hold for a week.    ... [click here view entire article]

Restaurants tap into digital devices for wireless ordering Read more: Restaurants tap into digital devices for wireless ordering   Monday January 30, 2012

In an increasingly digital world, your next glass of wine could come at the tap of an iPad. Restaurants are increasingly turning to high-tech gadgets to offer everything from food and wine pairings to wireless ordering systems. They're hoping the investment will pay off as the technology attracts young customers and ups the ante for customer experience. Read more: Restaurants tap into digital devices for wireless ordering - The Denver Post http://www.denverpo... [click here view entire article]

Chipotle to Taco Bell: Cantina menu not a threat   Monday January 30, 2012

This week, Taco Bell began testing an ambitious new menu dubbed Cantina Bell. ... [click here view entire article]

Will New Lunch Regulations Help Food Entrepreneurs?   Monday January 30, 2012

Although pizza and french fries will still be on the menu, the food served in school cafeterias could start to get healthier under new regulations from the USDA. ... [click here view entire article]

Restaurants seeing a spike in growth rates   Friday January 27, 2012

Restaurants are seeing all time highs in growth rates nationally and in the New Orleans metro area, it's much the same story. ... [click here view entire article]