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December 8th, 2009

The fast casual gold rush | Branding & Franchising | Fast Casual

by Chef Brad

It’s no secret that within the last 12 to 16 months, the restaurant industry has cut 104,000 jobs. The cuts have led operators to look for growth opportunities where the unemployment rate has stayed relatively slim. While California was the land of promise during the Gold Rush of the 1840s-50s, it’s the Midwestern and Northeastern states that are now giving operators a vision for the future.

via The fast casual gold rush | Branding & Franchising | Fast Casual.

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December 8th, 2009

Los Angeles Business Journal Online – business news and information for Los Angeles California

by Chef Brad

It may be the worst of times in the fine-dining segment, but that’s not stopping a handful of high-profile chefs from taking advantage of opportunities to open eateries in Los Angeles.

via Los Angeles Business Journal Online – business news and information for Los Angeles California.

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December 8th, 2009

Recapturing the startup spark

by Chef Brad

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Restaurateurs who defy the odds and launch an eatery that survives its first few years face a new challenge: How do you keep an aging business feeling fresh?

via Small business makeover: Recapturing the startup spark – Dec. 7, 2009.

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December 8th, 2009

Stir-Fried Sesame Beef

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brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com

Calories 464; Total Fat 31g; Carbohydrates 20g

No need for sodium-laden takeout: Satisfy your Chinese food cravings with this healthy and easy-to-prepare stir-fry. The crunchy vegetables, including onions, peppers, and celery, contain fiber as well as phytonutrients, disease-fighting compounds found only in plants. Red peppers are especially high in lycopene, which has been found to reduce the risk of certain cancers. Have fresh fruit for dessert to further increase your intake of fiber and phytonutrients.

Go to the healthy recipe on epicurious.com

Nutritional Information

Amounts per serving plus the % Daily Value (DV) based on a 2,000 calorie diet:

  • 464 Calories (23%)
  • 31g Total fat (48%)
  • 7g Saturated Fat (35%)
  • 46mg Cholesterol (15%)
  • 429mg Sodium (18%)
  • 20g Carbohydrate (7%)
  • 5g Fiber (22%)
  • 28g Protein (56%)

See the full nutritional analysis from NutritionData.com

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