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Americans Are Dining out More, but Still Keeping a Tight Grip on Their Wallets; Restaurants Also Expected to Be Pressured by Rising Commodity Costs and Still-Damaged Balance Sheets

The property is part of a franchise agreement between IHG and Latin American Hospitality Management Inc., Grupo AGRISAL‘s Hotel Division. This is IHG’s 15th Crowne Plaza throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, and its 22nd overall property in Central America.

Winners were announced Monday, May 3, 2010, at the annual 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards, the nation's most prestigious recognition program honoring professionals in the food and beverage industries.

“Sales were a bit stronger than expected across all channels, particularly grocery where we grew 39%, and our key growth initiatives are on track.”

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) announced that Sam Su, 58, has been promoted to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Yum! Brands China Division and maintains his position as Vice Chairman, Yum! Brands, Board of Directors. Su was previously President of Yum! China Division.

GlutenFreeTravelSite’s reviews now accessible through Gluten-Free Faces “Gluten-Free Maps” page

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announced today that Sheraton Hotels & Resorts will remove eight additional hotels later this year that do not meet the brand’s new upgraded standards.

Saladworks, the nation’s first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, announces an agreement with a multi-unit developer for three locations in the Knoxville/ Knox County, TN area. The first Saladworks location in this market is slated to open at the end of the year.

EPS Increased 25.6% over Prior Year, Excluding BIBP; 2010 EPS Guidance Updated to a Range of $1.72 to $1.87

Boeing (NYSE: BA) today announced an environmental cleanup and habitat restoration project that will create nearly five acres of contiguous intertidal wetlands, restore more than half a mile of waterway and establish a resting area for migratory fish in and along the lower Duwamish Waterway.