Operations
McDonald’s to cut its greenhouse gas emissions
The chain’s plan to combat global warming is its latest effort in a bid to improve its image.
Operations
Panera sued over E. coli allegations
A 66-year-old victim who was hospitalized for kidney failure said she was poisoned by a salad sold by a New Jersey unit.
The August 2009 NRA expectations Index reported that “45 percent of restaurant operators plan to make a capital expenditure for equipment, expansion or remodeling in the next six months.” Whether that prediction comes true remains to be seen. But this year’s crop of new products puts the emphasis on helping operators maximize every dollar.