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Which fast-food drive-thru is really fast? Or does a smile matter more?
Posted by Kevin Pang at 4:45 CDT QSR (Quick Service Restaurants) Magazine has issued their 2007 “Best in Drive-Thru” study. Wendy’s once again was found to have the quickest service, an average of two minutes, 18.2 seconds with 1.68 cars… More: continued here

Wendy?s franchise owner making bid for hamburger chain
The owner of 134 Wendy’s restaurants wantsto make a bid for the nation’s No. 3 hamburger chain with twoprivate-equity firms. More: continued here

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a complimentary hunk of fried dough!
Posted by Phil Vettel at 5:30 a.m. CDT Baja Fresh, the Mexican quick-service chain recently voted the number-one Mexican chain in a poll by Restaurants & Institutions magazine, is celebrating that achievement by handing out complimentary churros (sugary, deep-fried sticks… More: continued here

Disabled Protesters Blockade Thompson Center
Protesters made sure there was no way in or out at the Thompson Center Loop Tuesday in an attempt to get across their message about disabilities. CBS 2’s Joanie Lum reports the demonstration was a major inconvenience for people trying to do business with the state. “We’re adapt, you’re trapped, get used to it,” the protesters [...]

South L.A. considers limits on new fast food chains
Posted by Kevin Pang at 4:15 p.m. CDT Interesting front-page story in the Los Angeles Times this morning: The L.A. City Council is considering a two-year moratorium on new fast food restaurants in the south of the city, citing worries… More: continued here

City Council Approves Al Fresco Dining For Dogs
Chicago restaurants may now be setting an extra place for canine customers. The City Council on Wednesday approved an ordinance that allows dogs to dine al fresco in licensed restaurants. The new ordinance takes effect on Jan. 1, although al fresco dining will not be a very popular choice at that time of year. The ordinance does not [...]

Keep your paws crossed!
The Chicago City Council considers a bill allowing restaurants to allow owners to bring their dogs to outdoor cafes today. If it passes, Brasserie Jo says has the perfect way for Fido to celebrate.Doggy beer.Yes, depending on the outcome, tomorrow… More: continued here

Pompei Bakery says cut the strudel ? it?s called pizzicotto
Posted by Monica Eng at 7:45 a.m. CDT Quick — what’s the signature dish at Pompei Bakery’s restaurants around Chicago? Chances are you just said, “the pizza strudel.” But Pompei’s owners David Morton and Peter Goldman want to change your… More: continued here

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