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Duke Manufacturing Lands Energy Star Rating


Rating given to company for its commercial convection oven series.
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Powerful Trio to Speak at United Fresh Conference


Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Kathleen Merrigan, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) will speak at September event.
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Walk-In Manufacturer Adds West-Coast Facility


Manitowoc Foodservice Walk-in and Refrigeration Division opens manufacturing facility in Goodyear, Arizona, to help with national distribution.
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National Restaurant Association News Release Feed

Restaurant Industry Outlook Softened in June as Restaurant Performance Index Declined for Third Consecutive Month

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST
(Washington, D.C.) As a result of a dampened outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined for the third consecutive month in June. The RPI - a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry - stood at 99.5 in June, down 0.3 percent from May and the lowest index level since February. In addition, the RPI stood below 100 for the second consecutive month, which signifies contraction in the index of key industry indicators.
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CEO Update Names National Restaurant Association's Dawn Sweeney among Top Association Leaders in 2010

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST
(Washington, D.C.) CEO Update has named Dawn Sweeney, President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association, to its annual list of the top association leaders in the magazine's current issue (July 23/Aug. 6). The list includes 20 association executives selected from across the country by the magazine's editors. Sweeney also made the magazine's inaugural list in 2009.
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New Orleans Restaurateur Ralph Brennan Urges Focus on Tourism Industry Impact in BP Oil Spill Recovery

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST
(Washington, D.C.) New Orleans restaurateur Ralph Brennan testified today before a House congressional subcommittee, providing details about the BP oil spill's devastating impact on tourism and restaurants in the Gulf Coast region. Brennan is a former chairman of the National Restaurant Association and is president of the Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group, LLC. He joined other tourism representatives and Gulf Coast Claims Facility Administrator Kenneth Feinberg before the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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QSR Web News

NRA industry outlook softens in June

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST
As a result of a dampened outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's …

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Arby's eyes Hoosier State growth

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST
When Roland Smith took over as president and CEO of Wendy's/Arby's Group earlier this year, he …

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Auntie Anne's recognizes suppliers and partners

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST
Auntie Anne's Inc. recently honored its top suppliers and partners for their contributions to the …

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