healthcare

Kick the salt, but keep the flavor

By Joan M. Lang on Nov. 01, 2012

Boston Market’s late-August announcement that it would cut sodium levels an average of 20 percent throughout its menu—a decision symbolized by the chain...

Employer mandate killed in House healthcare bill

By Peter Romeo on May 04, 2017

One of the ACA's most burdensome requirements for restaurants would be overturned if the bill is approved by the Senate. But Beltway watchers say that's a big "if."

Editor's note: Decimal points

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 15, 2005

Statistics are a tricky thing, as 94.7% of Americans will attest.

Cirelli Foods Acquires Baking Specialist

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 18, 2009

Founded in Brockton, Mass., more than 60 years ago, Cirelli Foods serves more than 4,000 customers in the Northeast, including independent restaurants,...

Record Nominations for United Fresh Produce Excellence in Foodservice Program

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 24, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 24, 2011)—The United Fresh Produce Association Foundation has announced record nominations for the 2011 United Fresh Produce...

Two New Companies Join IFDA

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 21, 2013

(February 20, 2013)—The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) recently announced the addition of two new member companies: Primus...

U.S. Foodservice Completes Sale of SOFCO

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 06, 2005

SOFCO is a specialty distributor of janitorial/sanitary, healthcare, industrial packaging and paper products in the Northeastern United States. The buyer is...

IFDA Invites Members to Attend 2009 Day in Washington

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 10, 2009

In a message to members, IFDA says, “This program is your opportunity to come to Washington and meet with your lawmakers to discuss the issues and help...

Financing

Your franchisees need a loan? Give their bank an earful

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 08, 2011

Restaurant franchisees wouldn’t have to scrounge for capital if their franchisors provided lenders with info about the brand’s performance, plans and work-out scenarios, concluded a high-level powwow on the credit crunch.

Springfield Grocer Named UniPro 2012 Distributor Of The Year

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 11, 2013

PHOENIX, AZ (April 11. 2013)—Springfield Grocer Company, Springfield, Missouri, received the UniPro Foodservice 2012 Distributor of the Year Award at...

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