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  • Attack Ads Aren’t Just For Politicians Quick-serve chains are taking to the airwaves to dog on competition and to steal market share.
  • BK Franchisee Speaks Out Owner of 312 Burger Kings says the company is paying a steep price for “extreme affordability.”
  • Will Diners Pay for Tap Water? UNICEF hopes so. The organization’s Tap Project asks restaurants to raise money for water accessibility across the globe.
  • The End of the Ketchup Blister Pack Heinz redesigned its classic quick-serve ketchup packets for the first time in nearly 50 years.
  • Who Dat Culinary Leads Nation Before Louisiana’s big win in Miami, the state won another, less publicized, title this month.
  • Fans for Life Quick serves find loyalty in the growing college crowd by opening on or near campuses.
  • Calorie Confusion A new Tufts University study reveals calorie count inaccuracies in foods, but the industry isn’t buying it.
  • Restaurants Spring into Action to Help Haiti Following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the quick-service industry has become active in the relief effort.
  • Bringing Exposure ‘2U’ Mobile gaming company delivers marketing boost for quick serves with video games, laser tag, and more.
  • Cold Snap Threatens Produce Supplies Record low temperatures in Florida could freeze crops and supply chains.
  • What to Expect in 2010 Experts predict what the new year will mean for your restaurant.
  • Think Twice Before Pushing Play Copyright infringement lawsuits from publishing rights organizations such as BMI and ASCAP can cost a restaurant thousands.
  • Healthcare Coverage Hangs in the Balance A proposed amendment would protect employers from providing health coverage for the first 90 days, but the legislation's future is unknown.
  • How Documenting Can Keep You Out of Court The best way to avoid labor-wage lawsuits is to keep accurate records of overtime and tips paid to employees.
  • The Economic Aftermath Despite signs of an economic recovery, some brands are still facing bankruptcy.
  • Track Card Transactions, Not the Dow Experts say there are key trends in credit and debit card purchases that could signal the economy’s recovery.
  • FDA Revises Food Code Undercooked proteins and leafy greens are main points of change for restaurants under 2009 code. By Jordan Melnick
  • Simon v. Starbucks Carly Simon takes on the industry’s coffee leader over the sale and promotion of her recent album.
  • Leading Local Burgerville is locally sourcing its pumpkins this fall and ahead of the industry in its push for local supply chains.
  • Worst Brand on the Block Recent study reveals why quick serves in low-income neighborhoods often don’t measure up.