Men fear commitment the way that dogs fear vacuum cleaners. And actually, men kind of fear vacuum cleaners, too.
A ubiquitous Olive Garden TV commercial shows a picturesque cooking school in Italy as a voice croons words like "artisanal" and "fonduta" and smiling chefs in starched whites coats taste tomato sauce straight from a simmering pot and kiss their fingertips with glee.
The restaurant industry is struggling mightily as the economy slumps further into recession, food costs rise and consumers tighten their grips on their wallets.
Economic weakness and food inflation are hurting casual dining restaurant chains, according to industry watchers, as families shun moderately-priced restaurants for cheaper alternatives.
"It was just a big family being out," says the restaurant manager of the "laughing" group
It's no secret that the economy is in a slump, and that Americans are keeping a closer eye on how much they spend.
This year, restaurant operators have two reasons for licking their chops in the next several weeks: Mother's Day and the tax rebate checks.
Darden Restaurants missed Wall Street's fourth-quarter profit and revenue expectations Tuesday, as same-store sales fell at its Red Lobster chain -sending shares down more than 5 percent in after-hours trading.
Health officials blamed a highly contagious, hard-to-get-rid-of virus for an outbreak of illness among nearly 400 patrons of an Olive Garden restaurant outside Indianapolis.
About 300 people have reported becoming sick after eating at an Olive Garden restaurant in northeast Indianapolis, a spokesman for the Marion County Health Department told CNN Friday.
About 300 people have reported becoming sick after eating at an Olive Garden restaurant in northeast Indianapolis, a spokesman for the Marion County Health Department told CNN on Friday.
You walk into an upscale restaurant, and the waiter drops a tome as thick as a college biology textbook onto your table. Like that long-forgotten text, it's filled with foreign words and strange co...
Investors will hope for positive readings on unemployment and leading indicators while eyeing the retail sector for Thursday's action in a bid to reverse the steep market losses Wednesday.
CNNMoney: Waiter tip tricksupdated: Tue Aug 24 2004 19:05:00
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Sometimes you know when you're being charmed. But it's not always so apparent.
What's on the menu for kids at chain restaurants? Fat, grease and hidden calories, according to one nutrition advocacy group.
As the accompanying story explains, when you buy a franchise you make a trade-off. In return for a great idea and expert advice on running your business, you must sign a contract written by the fra...
FROM THE FOLKS who bring you Cheerios cereal, Yoplait yogurt, and Red Lobster restaurants comes some unconventional management advice. First, President Mark Willes, 47, says, ''Don't count on acqui...
© 2013 Cable News Network. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
|