Catering to canines
Bark magazine says its readers spend $1,450 a year on their pooches. No wonder more restaurants are trying to gain a competitive edge by catering to the canine crowd.
Beverages and health
Nutritionists are placing more emphasis on what we drink and its impact on our health. Here's what you need to know about the health implications of the major beverage categories.
Four years ago, a Mama Fu’s restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina, developed a better kids’ menu than the slightly exotic fare the Pan-Asian concept restaurant chain offered at the time. The new Dragon Tails (chicken tenders with macaroni and cheese) and Ninja Noodles (teriyaki chicken with noodles) were a smash hit, and soon became a staple at all 13 Mama Fu’s units. “That was one of the bigger franchisee ideas that helped our brand,” says Randy Murphy, president of Texas-based Mama Fu’s. “It really helped us become more of a family-friendly restaurant.”