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- Soft drink restrictions create logistical hurdles
New York City's ban on selling soft drinks in servings larger than 16 ounces is creating logistical difficulties for restaurants and beverage companies. The groups say they would need about three months to make the changes, and are asking a judge to hear oral arguments in December rather than January on a case seeking to overturn the law, which would go into effect in March. Reuters
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Grocery store displays mirror Starbucks stores: Starbucks has seen success with a test of supermarket displays that trade generic grocery shelves for dark wood and faux tile setups that mirror the ambiance of the coffee giant's cafes. Sales are up in stores that boast the signature displays, which the company plans to roll out in new markets next year, said executive Jeff Hansberry. The Wall Street Journal
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- Tips to keep customer data secure
Hackers recently breached security systems at 100 Subway stores and stole more than $10 million using customers' credit cards. "[Hackers are] targeting these guys for a lot of different reasons, not the least of which is these are restaurants. They know how to make food; they don’t know a lot about security," said Bob Russo of the PCI Security Standards Council who, along with other experts, offers tips for keeping systems more secure. QSR Magazine
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- Chains refresh, remodel to reboot sales
Slowing sales and growing competition have quickservice chains from Burger King and Wendy's to Sbarro and Del Taco sprucing up their stores, with remodels designed to modernize their look and create an appeal that makes guests want to linger and return more often. "As we're elevating the customer experience through the menu strategy, it's also important that we do the same for ambiance," said Panda Express VP of architecture and engineering Tabassum Zalotrawala. Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model)
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- Pizza Hut debuts signature scent
Pizza Hut has created a limited-edition branded fragrance to celebrate Pizza Hut Canada reaching 100,000 Facebook fans. While the chain only produced 110 bottles of the doughy scent for now, it hasn't ruled out a wider production and department store sales in the future. PizzaMarketplace.com
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- Report: What drives consumers to dine out?
Some 70% of restaurant patrons decide on dishes they can share with friends as a means of tasting more of what's on the menu, according to a Technomic report on what drives consumers to make restaurant visits. Also high on the list: convenience, cravings and money-saving combo meals. FastCasual.com
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