“People in tough times want quality—and they want no surprises.”
Phil Romano, founder of Macaroni Grill and Fuddruckers, on today’s restaurant patrons.
“I believe it’s absolutely essential that organizations put front-line people before bottom-line profits.”
Dan J. Sanders, CEO of United Supermarkets, which owns the Market Street grocery stores in North Texas.
“We have taken a cautious outlook as to the second half.”
Kevin P. March, senior vice president and CFO, Texas Instruments Inc., on the company’s prospects through December.
“I’ve only lived in Dallas for three years, but I’ve liked what I’ve seen in terms of the investment in the arts and culture and redevelopment.”
Trevor Fetter, president and CEO, Tenet Healthcare Corp., which later announced that it would move its headquarters from the Galleria area to downtown Dallas.
“We actually have a very active pipeline even in the financial-services world, because information technology tends to keep moving forward.”
Peter A. Altabef, president and CEO, Perot Systems Corp., explaining that companies continue using Perot to cut costs even in an economic downturn.
“I think for the next 20 years, at least, there’s going to be a strong demand for a print-on-paper product, home-delivered and delivered through other outlets.”
Robert W. Decherd, non-executive chairman, A H Belo Corp., on prospects for the company’s newspapers including The Dallas Morning News.
“The root of the issue is supply and demand, there’s no question about that. … That’s what’s causing the speculation; people are speculating that we’re going to be short.”
Gary C. Kelly Executive chairman, president, and CEO, Southwest Airlines Co., on the main reason for higher oil prices.
