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Dunkin' Donuts' mad scientist

Posted by Derrek J. Hull, Blogger-in-Chief

Three-time James Beard nominee Stan Frankenthaler is global product innovation chief at National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show attendee company Dunkin’ Brands, where his team creates dozens of donut and ice-cream varieties each year. Not all are successful, Frankenthaler admits, but that's part of the game.

"That's why we have so many choices. Part of new flavors is definitely about reinforcing our position as a leader in the marketplace, and new always drives interest," says Frankenthaler.

View the original article in Bloomberg Businessweek. 

This news summary originally appeared in Restaurant SmartBrief.

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National Food Safety Month 2012: Be Safe, Don't Cross-Contaminate

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As this year's National Food Safety Month comes to a close, the National Restaurant Association reminds its members of a wealth of food-safety resources operators can download and use in team huddles and other staff meetings.

Now Serving: 3 tips to drive in the breakfast rush

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Morning is no time for making another big decision, which is why it can be tough to get consumers to change their breakfast routines, writes QSR’s resident food and beverage expert Marc Halperin. His tip: treat breakfast as a two-part process rather than a one-shot deal, thinking in terms of offering a breakfast take-away opportunity that gives consumers something for now and something for a little later on in the morning. 

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When it comes to cooking at home, virtually everyone says they have a basic knowledge of food safety. Yet each year, 48 million Americans get sick from foodborne illness. The risk of foodborne illness is significantly reduced with proper food safety best practices. But what do you actually know (or think you know) to keep your kitchen safe? Now's a good time to examine that, as September is National Food Safety Month. (click on the image to enlarge) 

For more information and resources, visit the NFSM website, ServSafe on Facebook, or join the conversation on Twitter using #foodsafetymonth. 

Today! Live Social Media Chat with a Culver's VP

By Derrek J. Hull, Blogger-in-Chief

Join us for today's live rebroadcast of Culver's "Connecting Social Media with Traditional Marketing Touchpoints" session from the 2012 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and participate in live online Q&A. 

Date: Today! Monday, September 24
Time: 3pm Eastern/2pm Central/1pm Mountain/12pm Pacific
Cost: $0

We're giving you a second chance to learn from the best, plus win a free Culver's Value Basket and Fresh Frozen Custard—yum! Register now. 

Hunger Action Month Watch: Oneida, Sodexo Foundation Champion Cause to Fight Hunger

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Oneida, a division of EveryWare Global and National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show exhibiting company have teamed up with the Sodexo Foundation and Food Bank of Central New York in honor of Hunger Action Month to fight hunger. 

"Our goal is to reduce the number of families and children at risk of hunger by raising awareness and giving back to aid the success of hunger fighting programs," said Amy Gebhardt, Director of Public Relations for Oneida. "Last year, Oneida was proud to generate donations exceeding $10,000. We are dedicated to growing these incredible efforts each year." 

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