Desperate times call for desperate measures. That is why the Taverne Crescent, situated on one of Montreal’s historic party streets, decided to implement a new policy: Pay what you can. continue reading...
Chefs have to go from thinking about cooking to finances. Restaurants have to tighten their belts because of the financial crisis that is affecting people’s spending habits.
“This is really the toughest operating environment for the industry in 20 years,” said Hudson Riehle, senior vice president of research and information services for the National Restaurant Association. continue reading...
DETROIT, MI–(Marketwire - August 28, 2007) - Chefs Wolfgang Puck and Michael Mina each have announced the culinary teams for their restaurants inside MGM Grand Detroit, slated to open October 2, 2007. Executive Chef Marc Djozlija will lead the kitchen at WOLFGANG PUCK GRILLE and also will oversee the celebrity chef’s 24-hour in-room dining program. Executive Chef Don Yamauchi will make his widely anticipated debut within Mina’s BOURBON STEAK and SALTWATER restaurants.
“With the addition of these remarkable culinary talents to MGM Grand Detroit, we are laying a foundation for what is sure to be the most celebrated cuisine in the region,” said Rich Schneider, Vice President of Food and Beverage at MGM Grand Detroit. continue reading...
CARPINTERIA, Calif., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — CKE Restaurants, Inc. announced today that Carl’s Jr.®, one of its subsidiary hamburger chains, has opened its first flagship restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The franchise restaurant opened on Monday, July 23 and is the fifth of 25 that will be opened over the next six years as per an agreement with Singapore-based franchisee Aspac F&B SDN. BHD. Aspac has been operating Carl’s Jr. restaurants in Singapore since 2005, and is excited to enter the Malaysia market.
“We are very pleased to see Aspac expand their presence across the Asia-Pacific region by opening their first Carl’s Jr. franchise restaurant in Malaysia. This is a dynamic market with a strong appetite for great-tasting food, and the premium hamburgers offered at Carl’s Jr. will be a perfect fit,” said Ned Lyerly, senior vice president of global franchise development for CKE Restaurants, Inc. continue reading...
