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Policy Matters, from health care reform to smoking bans
This post is by Janet Forgrieve, a contributing editor to Restaurant SmartBrief. Policy Matters is a weekly column that rounds up the latest state, federal and international policy news that affects...
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Wine report: A roundup of wine news in the blogosphere
SmartBrief editor and wine fan Liz DeHoff offers a roundup of the latest wine blog news. The New York Times’ Eric Asimov lifts the curtain on Txakolina, a refreshing white wine from Spain’s Basque...
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McDonald’s shows the power of revamping a menu
SmartPulse — our weekly reader poll in Restaurant SmartBrief — tracks feedback from restaurant owners and managers about current trends and issues. Last week’s poll question: How often do you revamp...
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Bruegger’s French owner brings new brands to the table
Bruegger’s Enterprises was acquired last week by Le Duff America, the North American subsidiary of the French firm Groupe Le Duff SA, which operates 60 La Madeleine Cafes in North America as well as a...
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CIA to step up craft beer curriculum with on-site brewery
An artist’s rendering of the brewery located inside the CIA student union. Image credit: CIA As craft beer continues to gain prominence with both consumers and culinary types, retailers are increasing...
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Thirsting for more loyal guests? Try these beverage trends
Large restaurant brands today are drowning in data but thirsty for meaning. It’s easy for food and beverage directors to feel lost in the vast sea of positive and negative social media reviews about...
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