National Restaurant Association Reacts to Court Ruling on Menu Labeling in New York City
Judge strikes down regulation to require mandatory calorie counts on menus

Defining the Role and Purpose of Training in Your Organization - By Terrence Donahue, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Here is a scary statistic: 85 percent of training department heads have never read a copy of their own company's strategic plan or annual report.

Travel Broadens the Mind for a Generation of 'McPackers'
Over one in two (56%) young people across Europe are more likely to apply for a job if it offered the opportunity to work abroad, according to a new piece of research into what motivates 16-25 year olds looking for work.

Havens Wine Cellars Converts to Solar Power
In August, Havens Wine Cellars, in Napa Valley, California, went solar. The winery plans to use solar power to fuel their anticipated 60% growth over the next four years, ultimately saving as much as $14,000 per year in energy costs.

Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Three Franchised Restaurants in the Pacific Northwest
Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc. (Nasdaq: RUTH) announced that it has closed on its acquisition of three formerly franchised restaurants located in Bellevue and Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. The total purchase price of $13.25 million, including non-compete agreements, was financed through borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility.