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Calorie Limits For School Lunches Are Recommended

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 05, 2009

WASHINGTON (Nov. 5, 2009)—Children would get fewer French fries and more dark green vegetables in school cafeterias under recommendations being issued...

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Commodities Costs Have Restaurants Cutting Closer To The Bone

 By Restaurant Business Staff on May 19, 2011

After trimming the obvious fat, restaurant chains are now having to cut closer to the bone as they look for ways to combat rising food costs and preserve healthy margins while avoiding significant price hikes.

Menu mandate for attendees: Better but less costly food and deals, too

By Patricia Cobe on May 23, 2013

At the height of the recession, restaurateurs resorted to head-turning deals to drive traffic. Now that the economy is more or less in recovery, are consumers still seeking deep discounts, or are they more interested in a unique experience, an innovative menu or some other differentiating factor?

Where’s the beef? QSRs pushing chicken, pork

Sep. 26, 2014

With few exceptions, the largest fast-food burger chains are turning their promotional spotlights this fall on choices featuring pork or chicken.

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