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Taste test: Competition is tough in Latin America as fast-food chains woo customers
Taste test: Competition is tough in Latin America as fast-food chains woo customers

Taste test: Competition is tough in Latin America as fast-food chains woo customers

Date3/28/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Taste test: Competition is tough in Latin America as fast-food chains woo customers.
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Joe Rinella proudly holds up some of the fresh produce that has helped lure a loyal band of customers to his Carlton Food Mart -- and enabled him to compete against the country-wide chains
Joe Rinella proudly holds up some of the fresh produce that has helped lure a loyal band of customers to his Carlton Food Mart -- and enabled him to compete against the country-wide chains
1/11/1978
Fast-food chains feel the bite. Rising costs and stiff competition are taking a toll.
Fast-food chains feel the bite. Rising costs and stiff competition are taking a toll.
7/22/1981
Your friendly neighborhood restaurant is beginning to get squeezed by the big fast-food chains, says veteran real estate specialist Danny Givalas, above. Givalas has worked for the Johnny Longo real estate agency, on Danforth Ave. near Coxwell Ave., for 2
Your friendly neighborhood restaurant is beginning to get squeezed by the big fast-food chains, says veteran real estate specialist Danny Givalas, above. Givalas has worked for the Johnny Longo real estate agency, on Danforth Ave. near Coxwell Ave., for 2
7/10/1978
Changing course: McDonald's vice-president Peter Beresford shows off pizzas introduced in fast-food chain's menu last March.
Changing course: McDonald's vice-president Peter Beresford shows off pizzas introduced in fast-food chain's menu last March.
12/10/1992
Who won, who lost in food price war? The prices are climbing back up, the chains are counting up losses, and Miracle Food Mart, the aggressor, lost most, analysts say [Incomplete]
Who won, who lost in food price war? The prices are climbing back up, the chains are counting up losses, and Miracle Food Mart, the aggressor, lost most, analysts say [Incomplete]
2/24/1982
Fresh veal is cut to customer's order by butcher Rocco Senisi in Lombardi's
Fresh veal is cut to customer's order by butcher Rocco Senisi in Lombardi's
8/19/1971
Jake Howard: Chains weren't trying to avoid head-to-head competition, lawyer says.
Jake Howard: Chains weren't trying to avoid head-to-head competition, lawyer says.
10/14/1983
Tiny taste tester. Chantelle Murray, 4, of Scarborough samples one of Star food editor Marion Kane's fajitas at the Good Food Festival at Exhibition Place yesterday
Tiny taste tester. Chantelle Murray, 4, of Scarborough samples one of Star food editor Marion Kane's fajitas at the Good Food Festival at Exhibition Place yesterday
5/29/1993
Springing into sprouts, Bean sprouts have emerged from Chinese restaurants as Metro's food tastes bud
Springing into sprouts, Bean sprouts have emerged from Chinese restaurants as Metro's food tastes bud
3/17/1981
Fast food
Fast food
5/4/1983
Unanimous verdict: Warm smiles and great food keep George Spyridakos' customers coming back for seconds at the Whitby courthouse cafeteria
Unanimous verdict: Warm smiles and great food keep George Spyridakos' customers coming back for seconds at the Whitby courthouse cafeteria
9/10/1990
Gloomy forecast: Grocery store owner Jean Deimantis fears many customers will be hard hit if Michael Wilson's new sales tax is extended to include food
Gloomy forecast: Grocery store owner Jean Deimantis fears many customers will be hard hit if Michael Wilson's new sales tax is extended to include food
9/27/1989