Restaurant Links - March 2010
Quiznos Carves Out Broader Niche - http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704089904575093520021777354.html Sandwich Chain to Expand Locations at Convenience Stores and Filling Stations - Smart move IMO.
http://www.shorpy.com/node/7841?size=_original - Ask Us About Our Poultry: 1942 - Times have changed a bit.
BK Franchisee Speaks Out - …Owner of 312 Burger Kings says the company is paying a steep price for “extreme affordability.” http://www.qsrmagazine.com/articles/exclusives/0310/burgerking-1.phtml - The price price price mantra.
Restaurant Performance Index Declines Slightly in January, but Optimism for Future Business Conditions Strengthens - http://restaurantnews.com/restaurant-performance-index-declines-slightly-in-january-but-optimism-for-future-business-conditions-strengthens/ Please, remember the same BS happened last year.
Bans, Taxes Seen as Effective Against Junk Food - http://www.aolnews.com/health/article/bans-taxes-seen-as-effective-weapons-against-junk-food/19389723 A 5.2 percent tax on soft drinks, already levied in several states, reduces consumption only enough to shave three ounces from a 279-pound frame, Always be on the watch for our worthless politicians.
Finally, I recently had a contact wanting to find out user information for a chain that I was very familiar with - thinking, evidently, that information is similar in different markets. (HUH?) — I hope that is not what YOU think?
BTW - spring is a great time for the MarketView - find out more about my service at www.squidoo.com/tradeareasurveys or - 678-467-8650 and ask for Rick or leave a message.
