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Nov. 14, 2012
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Waffle House: CEO litigation a personal matter

CEO denies sexual harassment charges...More
Seattle's Best drive-thru
Nov. 14, 2012
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Seattle’s Best opens drive-thru-only unit

“Mini store” will serve as a model for the chain’s future growth...More
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Nov. 14, 2012
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Starbucks to acquire Teavana for $620M

Chain takes another step into tea segment...More
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Nov. 14, 2012
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Casual-dining restaurants top list of brands to watch

Applebee's topped this year's list in the restaurant category...More
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Nov. 13, 2012
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Fiesta Restaurant Group: 3Q sales rise on increased traffic

Revenue also increased at the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana parent...More
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Nov. 13, 2012
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Papa John's hit with $250M class-action lawsuit

Suit alleges that the company violated Telephone Consumer Protection Act...More
Jeff Carcara
Nov. 13, 2012
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Del Frisco's names Jeff Carcara chief operating officer

Carcara previously worked in operations for Seasons 52...More
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Nov. 13, 2012
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Freebirds World Burrito president talks franchising, growth

Chain expects to reach 92 units by year's end...More
Arturo Gomez
Nov. 12, 2012
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Dragon Ranch is bringing back moonshine

NRN speaks with president Arturo Gomez...More
Joseph Lallave
Nov. 12, 2012
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The latest chefs on the move

Chefs include Jason Henderson, Joseph Lallave and Gavin Mills...More
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Nov. 12, 2012
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Pie Five Pizza begins franchising

The fast-casual concepts awarded its first two franchise agreements...More
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Nov. 9, 2012
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Private equity firm BRS invests in Not Your Average Joe's

Terms of the deal were not disclosed...More
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Nov. 9, 2012
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Caribou Coffee: Drop in K-Cup sales hurts 3Q revenue

Company aims to improve its packaged coffee business in 2013...More
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Nov. 9, 2012
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Pizza Inn names Randy Gier CEO

Gier succeeds Charles Morrison...More
Michael Mina and Michelle Branch
Nov. 9, 2012
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Chefs extend brand with digital tools

Michael Mina, Laurent Gras and more leverage online multimedia projects...More
People Report winners
Nov. 8, 2012
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People Report names winners of 2012 Best Practices awards

Honorees were evaluated on several factors...More
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Nov. 8, 2012
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Bloomin' Brands: Traffic-boosting efforts drove 3Q sales gains

Sales increases at Outback, Fleming’s, Carrabba’s and Bonefish Grill...More
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Nov. 8, 2012
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Wendy's aims to accelerate remodels after 3Q sales lift

Remodeled units have reported significant sales gains...More
Ron Lynch
Nov. 8, 2012
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Tilted Kilt president Ron Lynch details 'Undercover Boss' experience

RELATED • Tilted Kilt debuts new menu • Tilted Kilt sponsors martial arts fight team • More restaurant industry operations news...More
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Nov. 8, 2012
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AFC raises 2012 growth guidance after strong 3Q

Same-store sales and revenue up at the Popeyes parent...More
Doug Brooks
Nov. 8, 2012
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Brinker CEO Doug Brooks to step down

Wyman Roberts to replace Brooks in January...More
Nov. 8, 2012
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McDonald's same-store sales fall for first time since 2003

Global monthly same-store sales decreased by 1.8 percent in October...More
Nov. 7, 2012
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Restaurants rock the vote via Twitter

See how operators and industry members responded to the 2012 Presidential election on social media...More
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Nov. 7, 2012
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Restaurant industry sounds off on re-election of President Obama

Restaurant and association executives agree that compromise will be key to moving the nation forward...More
Eric Bauer
Nov. 7, 2012
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Chef Eric Bauer brings local cuisine to Rancho Valencia

Rancho Valencia resort and spa, originally built in 1989 in the San Diego suburb of Ranch Santa Fe, reopened at the end of October after a $30 million transformation. Chef Eric Bauer is heading up the food at the 49-suite resorts' two restaurants — a casual modern American eatery called The Pony Room and a more upscale Mediterranean restaurant called Veladora — as well as at the spa....More
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