Saturday, June 6, 2009

Scantily clad baristas give economic jolt to coffee shops

'Hotel-in-a-Box' Technology Speeds Implementation of Guest Services

Chipotle Mexican Grill drops after downgrade

Think food distribution is a low-tech enterprise?

This is an interesting article about Sysco

Is it OK to steal hotel amenities?

Starbucks' revamped food program shaves costs, sparks lawsuit from longtime bakery supplier

Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd. Announces Continuing Efforts to Restructure Debt and Leases

Friday, June 5, 2009

INNSUITES HOSPITALITY TRUST (IHT) REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS

Phoenix, AZ, June 4, 2009 - InnSuites Hospitality Trust (NYSE AMEX:IHT)
Highlights:

Adjusted EBITDA declined by 35.5% from $2.2 million to $1.4 million
Net income attributable to Shares of Beneficial Interest decreased to $532,000, or $0.06 per basic share, for the three months ended April 30, 2009 from $1.5 million, or $0.16 per basic share, for the three months ended April 30, 2008, primarily due to a decline in revenue due to lower occupancy and an increase of $479,000 in depreciation expense.
Revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 of $5.5 million were down $1.3 million, or 19.0%, compared to $6.8 million in the prior year period, reflecting the current economic environment.
The Trust continues to proactively review and reduce operating expenses to offset declining revenue.

Hotel Real Estate Owners Face a Brave New World

Restaurants With Improving Earnings

Renewed Appetite for Restaurant Stocks

NYU: CFOs say risk management top priority

NYC hotels slashing prices to lowest in years - even Waldorf is under $200

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Vail Resorts Reports Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Results

Denver Ruth's Chris Steak House contents seized for back taxes