The Weight of the Wait - Time is Money! - By Roberta Nedry
Think of how much today's consumer 'waits' on a daily basis, the doctor's office, traffic, on hold while on the phone, supermarket and gas lines, at the bank, DMV or utility office, for a spouse, for kids, for friends, for meetings to start and the list goes on and on. ...more

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Restaurant Trends - Growing And Emerging Concepts - Data reflects change and activity from July 10, 2008 to November 10, 2008
Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts ...more

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Pick Up Stix Restaurants Names Robert Rodriguez President and Chief Operating Officer
Rodriguez, who will report to the president and CEO of Carlson Restaurants Worldwide, will be responsible for all aspects of Pick Up Stix and will provide the strategic and operational leadership for the brand including the development of a long-term growth plan. ...more

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Brixx Plans to Open Dozens of New Restaurants
Unique Pizza Concept Named Emerging Chain to Track ...more

RedBrick Pizza Signs Development Deal for 42 Cafes in San Diego Area
RedBrick Pizza Worldwide, Inc. has announced the signing of a new Development Agreement with master developer Johnny Lee, which grants the investor exclusive rights to develop up to 42 RedBrick Cafes in the San Diego area. ...more

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Jack in the Box Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and FY 2008 Earnings
Issues Guidance for FY 2009 and Updates Long-term Business Outlook ...more

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CKE Restaurants Announces Opening of 100th Carl's Jr. Restaurant in Mexico
CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) is celebrating the opening of its 100th Carl's Jr.(R) restaurant in Mexico. Located in Aguascalientes, Mexico, the newly-built 100th unit is operated by licensee Ricardo Cardenas. ...more

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que Opens Restaurant in Abilene, Texas
Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAVE) announced that it opened its newest award-winning BBQ restaurant on November 10, 2008 in Abilene, Texas. The new Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que(R) restaurant is located at 3001 South Danville Drive in Abilene. ...more

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Uno Chicago Grill First National Chain to Debut Gluten-Free Pizza
Uno Chicago Grill(R) is the nation's first casual dining chain to offer a gluten-free pizza, currently testing the new menu item in its Northeastern Region. ...more

U.K. - Government Must Give Hospitality Staff Fair Tips
On the day the Government starts its consultation (Wednesday 19th November) on tipping in the hospitality industry, Unite is demanding that they do not allow the industry to continue to drag its feet in giving their staff all the tips customers leave for them. ...more

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