The week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Ebola fears & other signs of the times
With 24/7 coverage of the first U.S. cases, investors are asking restaurants if there’s already a sales fallout because of decreased travel. But the public’s ignorance about the disease appears to be more of an issue.
Krystal joins Wi-Fi ranks
The Krystal fast-food chain is offering patrons free Wi-Fi access, joining McDonald's, Panera, Starbucks and Schlotzsky's in the wireless arena.
With health and freshness two of the major forces driving menus today, produce is top on operators’ purchase orders. Indeed, restaurants have been making a big effort to put more fruits and vegetables on the plate. But this effort hit a roadblock with recent E.coli scares and salmonella outbreaks. As a result, food safety has become the priority for suppliers and buyers of fresh produce.