Edna Morris on board at CityRange
Industry veteran Edna Morris has joined CityRange Steakhouse Grill as a partner in the casual-dining restaurant, which she had helped to conceptualize while working for the company that is now Denny’s Inc.

Jamba outlines strategy after big 1st-Q loss
After reporting a second quarter loss of $89.2 million, Jamba Inc.’s new management team, which has been on the job for three weeks, said it would close additional Jamba Juice locations, terminate more employees and shift the company’s focus to franchised unit growth and its ready-to-drink retail products.

Benihana profit drops as costs rise
Benihana Inc. blamed declining traffic and rising costs for a nearly 48-percent drop in first quarter profit, but the parent of three Japanese-style concepts said it still expected to hit its full-year earnings target.

Police warn S.F. restaurants to guard against takeover robberies
The San Francisco Police Department is urging local restaurateurs to adopt specific precautions against the so-called takeover robberies that have beset operators across the bay in Oakland.

L.A. judge tosses out restrictions on taco trucks
A judge reportedly has overturned a Los Angeles County ordinance that required taco trucks and other mobile food vendors to relocate every hour or face steep fines.

Amended labeling bill advances in Calif.
California moved a step closer to requiring nutrition disclosure by some chain restaurants when the state Assembly passed a bill that includes a number of provisions favored by the California Restaurant Association.

Feerer joins Roosters as purchasing VP
The 20-unit Roosters casual-dining chain said it has hired Tanny Feerer as vice president of purchasing.

Old Chicago inks deals for 72 units
The Old Chicago subsidiary of Rock Bottom Restaurant Inc. said it has awarded area development rights for more than 72 units nationwide to six companies, including two IHOP franchisees.