Fast-Food Chains In Full Bloom
After a year-long winter of lower sales, chains like McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Domino’s are enjoying a springtime rebound. …
Retail & FoodService
Study: Walmart Rollbacks Do Not Appear Overly Threatening
Walmart Stores Inc.’s first wave of price rollbacks doesn’t look overly threatening to traditional grocers Kroger and Safeway’s Tom Thumb, according to a price analysis in Dallas and Chicago by Morgan Stanley & Co. …
U.S. Potatoes Attracting Asian Diners
U.S. table-stock potatoes are popping up in new forms and new dishes at restaurants throughout Asia. …
NYC Ramps Up Inspections, Closes More Restaurants
The Health Department in New York City has increased inspections, as a result shutting down 27 percent more restaurants in 2009 over the previous year. …
McDonald’s In Germany Introduces Cupcakes
Several McDonald’s restaurants in Germany have started selling cupcakes, “trendy nibbles” that are not well known to locals. …
