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2006-10-02 Restaurant Industry News Highlights

Features

The Slippery Slope Of Pay For Performance Programs - By John R. Hendrie
Naturally, we want to incent our Managers, push for results, and drive for the numbers. The Bottom Line, ultimately, is how we evaluate Performance, what pleases our stockholders, and, theoretically, encourages our stakeholders. ...more

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Trends

Restaurant Performance Index Declined in August as Operator Optimism Continued to Weaken
Same-store sales were positive overall despite softer economy and elevated gas prices ...more

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Sales and Marketing

Feed Your Art: Moe's Video Nation Contest Invites Fans to Create Videos With the Theme 'A Moe's Burrito in Every Hand'
Grand Prize for Winning Video is Moe's Burritos for Life ...more

KFC's Col. Sanders Steps Onto Advertising Walk of Fame
Restaurant Founder is First Real Person to be Voted Favorite Icon of the Year ...more

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Development

Dow Hotel Company Plans to Double Number of Basil's Kitchens Restaurants in Next 18 Months
Popular Concept Has Track Record of Raising Revenues, Profits and Guest Satisfaction ...more

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Environmental

Faucet Aerators Reduce Flow, Costs and Energy Required for Water Heating - By Glenn Hasek
Down the drain is not where most hospitality owners and operators like to see their profits go. With a very inexpensive investment in faucet aerators, that does not need to happen. ...more

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Financial

Ryan's Average weekly sales for all stores decreased by 1.7% for the month and by 2.3% for the quarter
Ryan's Restaurant Group, Inc. Reports Sales Results for September and Third Quarter 2006 ...more

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Other

National Restaurant Association Applauds House Passage of H-2B Visa Extension Legislation; Urges Senate to Act Swiftly
The National Restaurant Association praised the House for passing a one-year extension of the H-2B visa legislation signed into law by President Bush last year. The extension was included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007, passed by the House this evening. The Senate is expected to consider the bill before adjourning for recess. ...more

Starbucks Launches New Warm Food Offerings in New York Metro Area
Launches New Breakfast Sandwiches ...more

Consumer Group Fires Back at NYC Board of Health With National Ad Campaign
Center for Consumer Freedom Charges Food Cops With False Arrest, Excessive Force and Nutritional Profiling ...more

Ruby Tuesday Franchisees from Around the World Gather for Annual Meeting
Chileans Awarded Top Honor ...more

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