December 2009 Menus

Seidel loaded his car 30 years ago and moved to Colorado with a dream for a restaurant and not much else. Today, Snarf’s is the industry’s fastest-growing sandwich concept.

Podcasting has evolved from a side project for tech geeks into a sprawling content ecosystem that’s changing how the industry connects and learns.

The Bottom Line: The supply of workers is strong enough that restaurant chains can expand hours and go on hiring sprees. But limits on immigration could stop that.