Continuous learning drives everyone to find a better way, every day. Its not an expense, its an investment in continuous renewal. - Jack Welch , former CEO GE
Archive for September, 2004
Continuous learning
Continuous learning drives everyone to find a better way, every day. Its not an expense, its an investment in continuous renewal. - Jack Welch , former CEO GE
Food industry manifesto targets obesity
Portion sizes will be cut as the food giants sign a seven step manifesto to tackle the sensitive food and health debate.
Casual dining puts spin on drive-thru
Casual-dining eateries are quietly making a killing with a slightly upscale twist on one of fast food’s biggest draws: the drive-thru.
Some of the biggest names in casual dining including Applebee’s (APPB), Ruby Tuesday (RI) and Outback Steakhouse (OSI) are racking up additional sales of up to 10% from offering curbside pickup to car-loving customers.
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McDonald’s launches new sandwiches
September 29, 2004
McDonald’s UK is planning to restore its fortunes by introducing Pret A Manager-style sandwiches and Starbucks-style coffee to its menus, according to the Sunday Times. The company is currently trialling the snacks, including a New York-style pastrami sandwich and a grilled vegetable on rye, in Canada and Australia and plans to introduce them in Europe next year, along with upmarket McCafe lounges in their existing restaurants with espresso, cappuccino and latte coffee.