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- "Fiscal cliff" compromise comes with some business perks
A deal to avoid the "fiscal cliff" includes some tax breaks that will let many enterprises breathe a bit easier in the short run, including tax incentives for making improvements to stores and restaurants. "This agreement might not be seen as perfect by everyone, but it gives American consumers and businesses the certainty they need to put worries over this issue behind them," said National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew Shay. Reuters
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- Tully's draws 7 bidders including Starbucks
Starbucks was one of seven entities that submitted bids last week for the assets of bankrupt Seattle-based Tully's Coffee, although the coffee giant's offer would reportedly be for only half the chain's 47 stores. The bidders will go public with their offers at a bankruptcy auction on Thursday. The Seattle Times
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- Clock ticking on employers contemplating benefits under health law
With less than a year before most of the federal health care law provisions kick in, companies are considering making changes to contain their health care costs, experts say. Strategies being considered include eliminating health coverage for retired employees, increasing workers' premiums and putting new employees into more basic health care plans. Large firms are less likely than smaller firms to make significant changes to their health coverage, experts say. The Wall Street Journal
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- Restaurant business still a tough place for women
Women comprise about one-third of culinary school students, but there are still relatively few in charge of restaurant kitchens and dining rooms, and many who do the job say they still struggle to be taken seriously. "It's better than it was, but we have a long way to go," said Passionfish co-owner Cindy Walter, a former military firefighter who tires of guests assuming she's the owner's wife. The Monterey County Herald (Calif.)
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- India's changing economy fuels quickservice rise
Domino's gained acceptance in India early on with a program aimed at educating consumers about pizza. Today, U.S.-based quickservice chains including KFC, Subway and McDonald's are finding success. "The rising number of nuclear families, exposure to global trends, the increasing number of employed women, an increase in the number of dual-income households, they have all had a significant impact on eating-out habits," said McDonald's franchisee Amit Jatia. The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (tiered subscription model)
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- Consumers expand on their love of Latin cuisine
American consumers are developing increasingly sophisticated palates when it comes to ethnic dining, driving greater demand for authentic Mexican food along with a wider range of Latin flavors. The trend is also fueling growth of fusion concepts, from the mix of Mexico and Brazil at Wahoo's Fish Taco to the Cuban, Peruvian and Colombian options on the menu at Chix in Washington, D.C. QSR Magazine
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- Can fast casuals conquer the dessert menu?
Fast casual has lagged behind quickservice when it comes to dessert, but the industry segment appears poised to catch up this year with offerings aimed a hitting just the right emotional note, writes FoodIQ's Mindy Armstrong. The ability to create made-to-order desserts that reflect a cuisine's authentic flavors gives fast casual chains a leg up when it comes to catering to guests' sweet tooth. FastCasual.com
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