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- Denny's disappointed about franchisee's Obamacare fee proposal
Florida Denny's franchisee John Metz issued a statement Monday expressing regret for saying his eateries would add a separate "Obamacare" fee to the tab. The statement came after a backlash by angry customers calling for a boycott of Denny's restaurants across the country prompted the chain's CEO, John Miller, to voice his disappointment in Metz. Other franchisees say they lost business after Metz went public with his plan. The Huffington Post
(11/21)      
- Tips for making good holiday hires
What criteria should you consider when staffing up your restaurant for the holidays, and how do you decide who stays after the new year? Snagajob's Jason Hamilton advises operators to prioritize attitude over experience at the outset and assess performance during the holiday season to decide which staffers should stay on the payroll. FastCasual.com
(11/20)
- Auntie Anne's worker to win a franchise in reality TV show
Pretzel chain Auntie Anne's will surprise one of two employees vying for what they think is a promotion with an entire franchise store, as part of a new reality TV show called "Be the Boss." "It’s important, as we continue to grow, that we identify entrepreneurs that will join our company to help us open stores and continue to serve our guests," said President and COO Bill Dunn. QSR Magazine
(11/2012)
- NYC deli shop aims for authentic Jewish fare
Chef and owner of the Mile End Delicatessen in Brooklyn and Mile End Sandwich shop in Manhattan, Noah Bernamoff hopes his shops and his new cookbook focusing on Jewish deli staples will inspire people to make authentic deli foods at home.
"Ingredients are 50% of the battle in making delicious food. Smoking meats, pickling vegetables, they are accessible but you might not get it right the first time," he said. "These are techniques and methods people rarely employ in their kitchen on a daily basis. My tip is just be patient." Reuters
(11/20)
- Vegetables find their place on the dessert tray
Vegetables increasingly are used in desserts beyond carrot cake and sweet potato pie, according to Food Technology magazine, which says the trend has led to treats such as tomato sorbet and chocolate-beet baked goods. Vegetables can be used in place of some high-fat ingredients and offer a natural alternative to artificial colorings. United Press International
(11/18)
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