“He was well-versed about the issues we talked about - health care costs, regulatory costs and things of that nature. I have a sense he had a pretty good handle on the real-world issues.”
“Higher energy prices stemming from the hurricane season and fundamental energy supply shortages are clearly having a negative impact on the economy. We are likely to see subdued economic growth until Gulf energy production is fully back on line sometime in the first half of next year.”
“Over the past two years, this group has done an outstanding job of developing new franchisees, locations and infusing our brand with great enthusiasm in Canada. We look forward to working with them as they develop the rest of the country.”
