Moody’s Upgrades Rating On Restaurant Industry To Stable

April 22, 2010 Associated Press

Moody’s Investors Service on Tuesday upgraded its rating on the U.S. restaurant industry to stable from negative.

Half Of Consumers To Dine Out For Mother’s Day

About 51.8 percent of consumers will treat mom to a brunch or dinner for Mother’s Day.

Ash Cloud Grounds Produce, Fish, Other Perishables

April 22, 2010 Steve Hargreaves, CNN

California produce to New England seafood, the ash cloud from the Iceland volcano is taking its toll on U.S. businesses.

KFC Stirs Pot With Double Down Sandwich Launch

April 21, 2010 Mina Kimes, CNN

Just two days after its nationwide launch, the KFC Double Down is a media sensation.

Labeling Has Modest Effect On Making Healthful Choices

Restaurant menu labeling may help some, but not all, restaurant patrons choose dishes lower in fat and calories.