The calorie battle: Is knowledge willpower? Mar 14, 2009
The bill would require all Oregon restaurants with 10 or more outlets nationwide to post calorie facts in plain view on their menus and menu boards, including drive-through displays. Those that failed to do so would face a fine of up to $1,000 per offense. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Appeals Board Closes Dunkin' Donuts Hearing Mar 7, 2009
Fast food, as defined in the zoning regulations, is as follows: "a commercial enterprise whose principal business is the sale of pre-prepared or rapidly prepared food sold directly to the customer in a ready to consume state, packaged in disposable containers or wrapping, with two or more of the following features - menu boards, central ordering area, microphone or headsets, unavailability of beer, wine or alcoholic beverages, visible cooking facilities or unavailability of table service.". Ms.... (Voices, CT)
Today's special: Calories in menu Feb 25, 2009
In July, New York City passed a regulation that required some chain restaurants to print information on how many calories its items carry in the menus and menu boards ... Requiring restaurents to post calorie info on their menu boards and menus is redundant - and costs the restaurants tons of money to do so. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
2nd Circuit Upholds NYC Law Requiring Restaurant Chains to Display Calorie Counts Feb 18, 2009
A New York City law requiring McDonald's, KFC and other chain restaurants to post calorie information on menus and menu boards is not pre-empted by federal law on disclosure of nutritional information, an appeals court ruled Tuesday ... New York City broke new ground nationally in 2006 when it changed its regulations to require that any restaurant that voluntarily publishes calorie information do so on menus and menu boards ... This time, the city required all chain restaurants with 15 or more... (Law.com)
Court upholds N.Y. regulation on calorie posting Feb 18, 2009
NEW YORK - A federal appeals court yesterday upheld the city's regulation requiring some chain restaurants to post calories on menus and menu boards, saying the rule is a reasonable effort to curb obesity. A panel of the US Court of Appeals for the 2d Circuit rejected arguments by a state trade group that federal law preempted the rule and that the city had violated the First Amendment by forcing its view on restaurant patrons that calories are the most important consideration on a menu. (Boston Globe)
Multnomah County will require calorie counts on chain-restaurant menus The new law will go in effect March 12, and businesses must comply by year's end Feb 13, 2009
A unanimous vote by county commissioners Thursday made Multnomah County the third place in the nation to require big chain restaurants and coffee shops to include calorie counts on menus, menu boards, drive-through order boards and food tags at buffets and self-service stations. New York City and King County in Washington beat us to the punch in taking a step that many believe will someday be required nationwide as is nutrition labeling on packaged food. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
LSI Lighting shares fall on Needham downgrade Apr 1, 2008
Shares of Inc. fell more than 10 percent before rebounding this morning after an analyst cut his rating from buy to hold, citing concerns about the impact of retail weakness on the company's sales of lighting products and menu boards. analyst James Ricchiuti said Cincinnati-based LSI's completion of major projects for and Dairy Queen could hurt results in its graphics segment for several quarters, according to a report by the Associated Press. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Lis on Law: Proposed Law Biased Against Obese Mar 19, 2008
As a follow up from a recent "Lis on Law" article, " ," other states could benefit from following the Big Apple's bright idea to force restaurants to place the calories on menus and menu boards as well as banning trans fats. Maybe the politicians were inspired, or rather misguided, by the legislation in NY. However, I think they need to wake up and smell the garlic bread. (Fox News)
Should menus disclose calories? Mar 18, 2008
They d also have to post calories on menu boards. (Daily specials and temporary menu items are exempt. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
New York City to issue fruit to poor Mar 3, 2008
It banned artery-clogging trans-fats from city restaurants in 2006, outlawed smoking in bars and restaurants in 2003, and will soon force fast-food chains to display calorie counts on their menu boards. There are more than 4,000 permits for so-called green carts in New York and the stands are a common sight in wealthy Manhattan. (The Age)
Low-fiber politics Mar 3, 2008
His measure would require any "chain" restaurant with 14 or more outlets in the state to post calorie content on its menu boards and the more detailed nutritional information on its printed menu. It's easy for San Francisco politicians to posture against dreaded "chains," but they must not overlook the fact that many homegrown food outlets will soon reach this regulatory threshold if they continue to expand. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
S.F. Diners May Soon Get Nutrition Info Mar 1, 2008
Fast food outlets would be would be required to list the total number of calories per item on their menu boards. Other nutritional information could be presented on posters. (KSBW 8, CA)
S.F. expected pass law on nutrition disclosure Mar 1, 2008
A Board of Supervisors committee has forwarded to the full board an ordinance that would require chain restaurants to post nutritional information in their menus and on menu boards ... " Dunbar said the association is likely to challenge the San Francisco measure in court if it becomes law. The association is supporting a state bill that would allow restaurants to post nutritional information in a variety of locations, including on tray liners or brochures. Another state bill, similar to... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Wireless Ronin to Exhibit RoninCast Digital Signage as Presenting Sponsor of Digital Signage Expo Feb 14, 2008
Real world applications of the RoninCast digital signage software will be on display such as menu boards that are currently implemented in a market test by KFC as well as automotive RoninCast solutions currently used by both Chrysler and Ford. A new RoninCast product solution for the automotive industry will also be displayed in the New Product Pavilion. (Primezone Releases)
Menu labeling will help San Franciscans lighten up Feb 7, 2008
Today, the San Francisco Rules Committee will vote on Supervisor Tom Ammiano's proposed menu-labeling ordinance, which would rightly require chain restaurants with 14 or more branches in the state to post calorie information on their menu boards. Under this bill, calories, sodium, carbohydrates and saturated fat content would be required on menus. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
The chuckles are free in drivethru at the new SubwayPosted 10 hours, 41 minutes ago. Jan 26, 2008
During that time, it has been rather hilarious to watch people pull up to the menu boards and expect to hear the familiar tinny, scratchy, disembodied voice of the order-taker. This has been made more funny by the fact that there are actually three menu boards before you get to someone who will take your order ... But the first time I headed into the new Subway drivethru, guess who stopped at the menu boards and cruised right past the big window. (Lima News, OH)
New York chain eateries must post calorie counts Jan 26, 2008
New York again sought to force fast food chains to display calorie counts on their menu boards on Tuesday after a federal judge quashed a similar proposal last year ... NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York again sought to force fast food chains to display calorie counts on their menu boards on Tuesday after a federal judge quashed a similar proposal last year. (Scientific American)
NYC Board Votes To Put Calorie Content On Menus... Jan 23, 2008
On Tuesday, the Board of Health passed a regulation that requires restaurant chains with 15 or more locations nationwide to display calorie information on their menus and menu boards ... City health officials have voted to require restaurant chains to display calorie information on their menus and menu boards ... City health officials have voted to require restaurant chains to display calorie information on their menus and menu boards. (The Drudge Report)
Calories-On-Menu Idea Gets Ordered Again Jan 23, 2008
They would have to list calorie counts prominently on their menu boards. Several chains, like McDonald's and Burger King, have the information available, but don't list it on the menu boards that customers read before ordering. (Click2Houston, TX)
City orders fast-food eateries to list calories Jan 23, 2008
City health officials have voted to require restaurant chains to display calorie information on their menus and menu boards. The regulation, which the Board of Health adopted Tuesday, takes effect on March 31. (Newsday -- New York City)
NY orders calories posted on chain menus Jan 23, 2008
Some restaurants already make the calorie counts of menu items available, but beginning March 31 they will have to put the numbers on menu boards and menus. The change will affect restaurants with 15 or more outlets -- roughly 10 percent of all city restaurants, according to a news release from the city's health department. (CNN)
NYC Again Votes for Calories on Menus Jan 23, 2008
Several chains, such as McDonald's and Burger King, have the information available but don't list it on their menu boards ... The restaurants will be required to display calorie counts "in close proximity" to items on their menus or menu boards in letters and numbers at least as big as the name of the item or the price. (Newsmax)
Board wants calorie content on food menus Jan 22, 2008
NEW YORK - City health officials are reviving a plan to make some restaurant chains list calorie counts on their big menu boards, hoping that people won't eat as much fast food once they know how fattening it is ... If approved, any large fast-food chain would have to list calorie counts prominently on their menu boards ... Several chains, like McDonald's and Burger King, have the information available, but don't list it on the menu boards that customers look at right before they order. (Newsday -- New York City)
Six Flags and Tyson Foods Announce 2008 Sponsorship Alliance Jan 18, 2008
The agreement makes Tyson the exclusive chicken supplier for all U.S. Six Flags parks and includes exclusive product placement on menu boards wherever Tyson products are sold, in-park signage, billboards and additional high- impact messaging via the Six Flags Media Networks. "Moms trust Tyson products and they trust Six Flags," said Lou Koskovolis, Six Flags Executive Vice President of Corporate Alliances. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Stunt Pizzas' Compete On Taste, Nutrition Jan 8, 2008
You know the ones, the "limited time only" culinary experiments that the pizza chains trot out periodically to liven up their menu boards, drive sales and annoy the heck out of the cooks. . (Click2Houston, TX)
Letters to the Editor Dec 30, 2007
One reasonable measure would be to require chain restaurants to list the calorie content next to each item on menus and menu boards. Calorie-counters would be startled by some eye-popping numbers into choosing a double cheeseburger instead of a single hamburger or switching from regular to diet soda. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Council says yes’ to Chicken Express Dec 12, 2007
The typical bright yellow color of Chicken Express menu boards has been toned down to a bronze color to meet Coppell standards, Sieb said. There will be a one-way exit onto Denton Tap Road from the restaurant, which will be angled in such a way that it would be difficult to turn into off of Denton Tap, he said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Jamba Gets Jammed Nov 22, 2007
Jamba will also roll out new menu boards at the time, emphasizing the health benefits of its light smoothies. Investors have little choice but to look ahead to 2008. (MSNBC -- Business)
'Big Burgers' Lay On Fat: How About Taste? Nov 20, 2007
Whether it's the tarted-up pictures on the menu boards or the commercials featuring women making the act of eating one look like something out of the Kama Sutra, there is an allure to abandoning oneself to the consumption of something so completely unhealthy. Which ones give the most bang for the buck. (Click2Houston, TX)
Man Kills Suspects While On Phone With 911 Nov 19, 2007
Two Men Shot In Texas By Joe Horn Who Saw Suspects Leaving Neighbor's House. Police at the scene in Pasadena, Tex. (CBS News)
Calories On The Menu Nov 17, 2007
This kind of public misperception is great enough that health officials want to force food chains to put calories on menu boards ... He initiated a regulation in New York City requiring fast food chains to post the calories on their menu boards ... But Wansink predicts that even if the menu boards all contain caloric information, human nature may prevail to undermine the intent of such regulations. (CBS News)
California Focus: Hypocrisy is rampant in Schwarzenegger vetoes Nov 14, 2007
Companies (like McDonalds or In-'N-Out Burger) that use only menu boards would not have had to do even that. All they'd need to do was display the total number of calories per item in a size and typeface similar to other information about the menu item, like price. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
DeLauro's MEAL Act would put nutrition info on the menu Nov 10, 2007
Rosa DeLauro, D-3, has introduced legislation that would require fast-food and large chain restaurants to display caloric counts on their menu boards. The Menu Education and Labeling (MEAL) Act also would mandate disclosure of saturated and trans fat and sodium content on printed menus, which have more space than menu boards. (New Haven Register, CT)
Month shed light on domestic violence Nov 6, 2007
More than 270 purple bears were sold at Pizza King this month, covering window, counters and menu boards. Employees are still trying to collect enough donations to hang the restaurant's remaining supply, said Laura Hege, a cashier. (Daily Triplicate)
Premiere Theaters Installs Allure Global Solutions' Digital Box Office and Digital Menu Boards Oct 30, 2007
"We are very excited to have Premiere Theatres be the first install for these products," states Bill Budwitz, CEO of Allure Global Solutions, Inc. "Rob Kurrus has a proven track record for successfully implementing innovative solutions that increase efficiency and enhance patron experience. While Allure has installed digital menu boards and digital movie posters in theatres around the world, this is the first installation of our new Digital Box Office product. By integrating this solution at the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
NYC Tries Again to Get Calories on Menus Oct 30, 2007
City health officials announced Wednesday that they hope to revive their stalled plan to force fast-food chains to add calorie counts to the big menu boards that hang above their counters. The city's original effort to put calories on menus was struck down by a judge in September, but Health Commissioner Thomas Frieden said the regulation has been reworked and is ready for a second try. (FOX News)
Cineplex Entertainment Selects Allure Global Solutions as its Digital Signage Partner for Its New SilverCity Oakville Theatre Oct 27, 2007
Allure Global will provide a pilot site for Cineplex including software, professional services, content creation and design as well as technical support for its Digital Box Office, Digital Menu Boards, Digital Auditorium Signage and Digital Movie Poster products ... These solutions include Digital Box Office, Digital Movie Posters, Digital Merchandisers, Auditorium Signage, Digital Menu Boards, Order Confirmation Displays, Point-of-Service (POS), Site Operations, Corporate Operations,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New York City tries again to require calorie content on menus Oct 26, 2007
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- The health authorities of New York City is taking a second crack at making chain restaurants display calorie information on their menus or menu boards, local media reported on Thursday. After its first effort was struck down by a federal judge last month, the city has revised its policy so it applies to all restaurants with 15 or more outlets, the NY1 News said. (Xinhuanet, China)
New York City Reintroduces Calorie Rule Oct 26, 2007
The Bloomberg administration, in its continuing fight against obesity, reintroduced a measure yesterday to force chain restaurants to display calorie information on their menus or menu boards, after a federal judge struck down a similar measure last month ... The association has said the regulation would hurt individual franchise owners who would have to pay for the revised menu boards. (New York Times)
How much is that Big Mac? Oct 25, 2007
Burger joints beware: New York City health officials say they hope to revive their stalled plan to force fast food chains to add calorie counts to the big menu boards. The city's Board of Health took the first step toward approving the rule on Tuesday. (FOX23 News, NY)
Gov. signs bills to track bullets, ban toxic toys Oct 16, 2007
He also turned down a first-of-its-kind bid to force the labeling of food from cloned animals and a bill that would have required restaurants with at least 14 locations in the state to display nutrition information on menus and menu boards ... Alex Padilla, D-Pacoima (Los Angeles County), which would have required restaurants with at least 14 locations in the state to display nutrition information on menus and menu boards. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Will calories go on menus? Governor urged to sign bill to help consumers make healthier choices Oct 5, 2007
Legislators and health advocates urged Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to sign a bill that would require calorie counts on menu boards and other nutrition information on menus at restaurants with 15 or more locations. The governor has until Oct. 14 to sign Senate Bill 120, mandating that these chain restaurants print the number of calories and carbohydrates, grams of saturated fat and trans fat, and milligrams of sodium on menus. (Davis Enterprise, CA)
Fast Food Bill Aims To Fight Obesity Oct 4, 2007
Bill Would Require Nutritional Information On Menu Boards ... The bill would require those establishments to post nutritional information on menu boards. (KCRA 3, CA)
The Tipping Point Sep 24, 2007
A bill before the Massachusetts Legislature would require restaurants with 10 or more locations nationally to list nutritional information for all standard items in most cases, on the menus or menu boards themselves. Similar measures are already the law in New York City and King County, Washington, and comparable actions are being considered nationwide. (Boston Globe)
Data Call Technologies Today Announces Licensing Agreement With ZeroIn Media Sep 17, 2007
Since InfoChannel has field proven scalability, and is easy to manage, it is the platform of choice for many digital display networks ranging in size from 1 screen to thousands of screens with uses including advertising displays, touch screens, retail TV, LED billboards, lobby signage, digital menu boards, interactive kiosks, and more. Scala, Inc. pioneered the industry of digital signage in 1987, and is today headquartered near Philadelphia, PA with offices in California, the UK, France,... (Primezone Releases)
Do restaurant inspections matter? Sep 14, 2007
I would like the scores to be posted on the lower right-hand corner of the drive-thru menu boards. By lee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
What's in the Big Apple? Sep 13, 2007
A coalition of deep fat frying restaurants in New York persuaded a judge that they shouldn't have to disclose the number of calories in their meals on in-store menu boards. On a legal technicality, judge Richard Holwell ruled that New York's board of health was overstepping its authority in requiring larger restaurant chains to post calorie figures alongside prices for treats such as a McDonald's Big Mac meal (1,430 calories) or Burger King's triple Whopper with cheese (1,230 calories). (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
NCCR President Issues Statement in Light of New York Judge's Ruling Against Menu Labeling Regulation Sep 12, 2007
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A U.S. District Court judge ruled today that a regulation passed last year by the New York City Board of Health, which would have forced restaurants to display caloric information on menu boards, exceeded the City's authority. The City's regulation applied only to chain restaurants that were already providing caloric information to customers in other ways. (PR Newswire)
Calories can be off menu in NYC Sep 12, 2007
The New York State Restaurant Association, representing 7,000 restaurants, sued to void the regulation, which requires city restaurants that choose to provide nutritional data to also post calorie details on menus and menu boards. Holwell said New York, which can't regulate voluntary nutritional claims, may still legally adopt a rule requiring disclosure. (Boston Globe)
Hundreds of spending bills face surgery in two committees Aug 27, 2007
Alex Padilla, D-Los Angeles, would require chain restaurant menus and menu boards to list the calories, fat, salt and carbohydrates in their standard items. An Assembly analysis predicts it would cost the Department of Public Health 100,000 a year to oversee enforcement of the legislation. (North County Times)
Traditional food chain invades shopping malls Aug 20, 2007
Our menu boards are confusing and we are in the process of changing that before we have our grand launch in about two weeks. " Though the two existing outlets are part of the group, they are owned by individual shareholders. Sonitis, Elia Anastasakos, Pano Economou, Sifiso Zulu, Jason Caradas and Michael Yiallouris are the major shareholders. The franchise for a smaller version of Pantsula Bites costs between R800 000 and R900 000. A bigger restaurant will require about R1.2 million. Sonitis... (Business Report, South Africa)
More Smoothies Cutting Calories Aug 13, 2007
a unit of Atlanta-based Freshens Quality Brands, offers some Splenda-sweetened drinks and prominently posts on its menu boards that 21-ounce servings of each contain less than 155 calories. Along with the trend toward Splenda are other new ingredients unrelated to calorie counts that smoothie makers are hoping will entice. (Fox News)
Appetites Still Big Despite Calorie Displays Aug 3, 2007
Fast-food chains McDonald’s and Burger King have filed a federal lawsuit to stop the city from requiring them to post calorie numbers on their menu boards. "> Fast-food chains McDonald s and Burger King have filed a federal lawsuit to stop the city from requiring them to post calorie numbers on their menu boards. Calorie count displays in restaurants may not be offering customers the food for thought the city had intended. The only food for thought for one high school student last Thursday... (Queens Chronicle, NY)
New rules: Menus must say what's in your meal Jul 21, 2007
Fast-food-chain restaurants with menu boards will be required to post calorie information on the board, with the other nutrition information available to customers. Many restaurant owners talked about the cost of nutritional analysis and redoing menus. (Seattle Times)
• King County Approves Trans Fat Ban, Menu Labeling Jul 20, 2007
Starting next year, restaurants with ten or more locations throughout the nation will have to post calorie, fat, sodium and carbohydrate information on menus and menu boards. The move comes after a recent survey of King County residents. (Q13.com, WA)
McDonald's gives budding marketers chance to shine Jul 12, 2007
The winner of the promotion will receive a Sony home entertainment package and their winning burger name will be highlighted on the menu boards of McDonald's 730 restaurants. More companies are handing control to consumers in their marketing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
No trans fats, but who knows about calories? Jul 3, 2007
They complained that the rule would turn each of their menu boards into a cluttered mess ... The menu boards become very visually complex when you do that, he said ... In the past, the restaurant has put some health information on its menu boards for sandwiches with fewer than 6 grams of fat. (Globe and Mail)
Ban On Trans Fats: Some Eateries Play By Own Rules Jul 2, 2007
In the lawsuit over the regulation, the eateries argued that their First Amendment rights were being violated, and complained that the rule would turn each of their menu boards into a cluttered mess. At one Burger King restaurant on Sunday, the nutritional information including calories was posted on a wall where few customers waiting to order their food appeared to notice it. (CBS 2, NY)
NYC Trans Fat Ban Takes Effect Jul 2, 2007
In the lawsuit, the eateries argue that their First Amendment rights were being violated, and complained that the rule would turn each of their menu boards into a cluttered mess ... "The menu boards become very visually complex when you do that," he said. (CBS2.com, CA)
AMA Asks Fast Food Chains to Post Nutrition Facts Jun 29, 2007
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The American Medical Association said on Wednesday it wants fast-food and chain restaurants to add nutritional information to menus and menu boards as part of an effort to combat obesity in the United States ... "This resolution says that on the menu boards, where space is limited, at least you could put calories in addition to price," he said ... That law would apply to restaurants that already report calorie counts and require them to display the numbers on menus and menu... (MEDLINEplus)
NYC fast food joints wont post calorie info Jun 27, 2007
Other big fast food eateries like Taco Bell and KFC arent saying whether they will comply, but with just days to go until the deadline, the menu boards in their Big Apple restaurants remain unchanged. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Suit: NY unjustly punished restaurants Jun 17, 2007
NEW YORK -- An organization of restaurants across the state sued the city Friday, asking a court to outlaw a new city regulation that would require some eateries to list calorie counts on their menu boards, right next to the price. The New York State Restaurant Association filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, protesting that the new rule would apply only to a small group of restaurants _ effectively punishing those that have already made efforts to tell the public the... (Newsday -- New York City)
Group sues NYC over calories rules Jun 17, 2007
NEW YORK -- A restaurant trade group asked a court Friday to outlaw a new city regulation that would require some eateries to list calorie counts on their menu boards right next to the price. The New York State Restaurant Association filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, asking that the rule be declared unconstitutional and that it be awarded unspecified damages. (Newsday -- New York City)
Suit accuses NY of punishing restaurants already informing public Jun 16, 2007
June 16, 2007, 1:30 AM EDT NEW YORK -- To city health officials, a new rule that will require some eateries to list calorie counts on menu boards is a tool for healthier eating. But a statewide restaurant group sees the regulation as an infringement on eateries' First Amendment rights. (Newsday -- State)
Secret Snack Bar Jun 7, 2007
New menu boards are also in the works. Orville and Wilbur's has many sauces to choose from that are new because it wants to cater to different tastes, such as sour or sweet. (The Daily Universe, UT)
