Elissa Elan reports in Nation's Restaurant News that Subway will launch a national breakfast menu of egg and cheese sandwiches next month, joining other quick-service players in the increasingly competitive hunt for … [Read more...]
Restaurants Face Big Changes with Health Care Reform
March 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Paul Frumkin writes in Nation's Restaurant News that as President Barack Obama prepares to sign a sweeping health care reform bill into law, the foodservice industry faces changes of historic proportion. In … [Read more...]
HIRE Act Aims to Encourage Immediate Hiring with Tax Credits
March 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The President recently signed into law the “Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act of 2010” (the HIRE Act, P. L. 111-47, 03/18/2010). The centerpiece of this Act is a payroll tax holiday and up-to-$1,000 tax … [Read more...]
State of Massachusetts Institutes a Tax Amnesty Program for a Limited Time
March 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Massachusetts Commissioner of Revenue has established a 2-month amnesty period starting April 1, 2010 until June 1, 2010 applicable for tax periods ending on or before December 31, 2009 that is limited to sales-use … [Read more...]
Baskin-Robbins Appoints Marketing Leader
March 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Dunkin' Brands Inc. has named Brian O’Mara vice president of marketing for its Baskin-Robbins ice cream brand. O’Mara will have oversight of all marketing functions for Baskin-Robbins' U.S. operations, including … [Read more...]
Dunkin’ Donuts Announces 15 New Restaurants in Atlanta, Ga With Two Franchisees
March 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Dunkin' Donuts, America's favorite every day, all-day stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of two multi-unit store development agreements in Atlanta, GA totaling 15 new restaurants. Yellow … [Read more...]
A Look at Restaurant Industry Same-Store Sales
March 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Mike Dempsey reports at Nation's Restaurant News that nearly all public restaurant companies reported fourth-quarter same-store sales results this month, and winter storms and lingering economic pressures pushed most … [Read more...]
Drive Sales with Street Fighter Marketing
March 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The average American is virtually bombarded by more than 2,400 commercial messages a day. With all that “noise,” how can you successfully break through and persuade consumers to spend their hard-earned money in your … [Read more...]
Protect Your Business with Union-Proofing Practices
March 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The U.S. has a long and complex history with labor unions. While union membership peaked at 35.5 percent of the private sector workforce nationally in 1945, as of last year, that figure stood at fewer than eight percent. … [Read more...]
OPPOSE HEALTH CARE BILL AND RECONCILIATION PACKAGE!
March 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
There are only hours left and considering the recent developments explained below, it is imperative that you make your voice heard! Go to CFA VOTES! to oppose both the Senate-passed version of health care refom and the … [Read more...]
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