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Sitemap - July 2007

On the Menu: Hawaiian Tropic Zone New York 
Californian shocks Italians, wins Naples pizza-making contest 
Beer, Wine & Spirits: With premium beers, the right glass can make all the difference in taste, presentation 
Raising the bar on drink promotions 
Tech director calls sous vide ‘fantastic,’ but expensive 
Cosi 2-Q revenue up 12.4%, same-store sales up 0.1% 
Host America says SEC sees no need for action 
Seattle’s host county mandates menu labeling 
Luby’s secures $100M for expansion, possible acquisition 
Red Lobster helps Canada’s lobster trade 
Raving taps Moe’s vet to grow two younger chains 
Applebee’s could pay $60M if IHOP deal stalls 
Panda readies 1,000th eatery; nears $1 billion in sales 
McDonald’s pledges to halt advertising of less healthful foods to kids under 12 
Domino’s, B-R co-test ice cream in India; Pizza Hut tries TV ads 
Dough Developers has eyes on the pies with Marco’s Pizza deal 
Grill Concepts to test QSR concept 
Key McDonald's technology vendor sold by distressed parent 
Friday's tests back-office system 
High-end Morton's tries high-def conferencing in push for private parties 
O'Charley's chains to use new kitchen systems 
Ruth’s Chris names Liever marketing SVP 
Scala to create restaurant concepts for Hilton 
Jamba Juice to add Functionals smoothie line, Green Caffeine boost 
Hardee’s adds orange-cream shake 
Daphne’s names Fricker as first-ever president 
Ponderosa, Bonanza name new culinary manager 
Judge approves $64M settlement of class-action suit against Rewards Network 
BK site helps visitors get ‘Simpsonized’ 
Shane's doubles up on technology to build takeout, catering sales 
Hard Rock moves to centralized POS 
'Wink'in', drinkin' and gamin' 
Wendy's Web-based collaboration tool speeds grill replacements 
Andy's turns to Web-based HR support 
Software aiding development at Papa Murphy's, Rita's 
NRN Featured Cocktail: Bahamian Sunset 
Belly up to the bartender: Operators strengthen focus on training, service behind the bar 
Applebee's explains post-buyout changes to employees 
CKE completes sale of La Salsa to Baja Fresh owners 
The Palm to launch kids' menu with help from 'Little Miss Sunshine' 
Abuelo's switches to trans-fat-free oil 
Qdoba looks to open corporate units in NYC 
Drug use highest in foodservice, new study finds 
New York’s Tavern on the Green plans national expansion 
Starbucks shuffles management 
NRN Featured Drink: Ginger Mint Lemonade 
Familiar flavors springing up in non-Asian rolls 
Franchisee recruiting fairs help attract top talent 
Not quite like selling ice to Eskimos, sales of tap water to diners might quench sellers and buyers 
Operators: Web-based tests aid in ‘hiring right’ to cut turnover costs 
NRN names MFHA leader Fernandez its 2007 Innovator Award winner 
Hourlies become inspectors under White Castle’s new safety step 
White Castle strives to maintain simplicity as its menu slowly grows 
NPD: Consumers are seeking more bold, authentic flavors 
Boston’s Upper Crust builds on its local status as it expands 
HMSHost Corp. acquires assets of Foodbrand LLC for $13.3 million 
McD's June comps rise 4.2% 
NRA names AARP services vet as new CEO 
IHOP to buy Applebee's for $2.1B 
Burger King, Wendy's roll out big ammunition 
Smokey Bones tinkers with its menu 
Coffee Bean opts for Omelet 
UPDATE: Chicago salmonella outbreak traced to temp workers as victim count tops 500 
Wendy's unveils the Baconator 
Skippers shutters more than half of its units 
Restaurant week promotions, when properly executed, fill seats when business is slow 
Ecofriendly chains get healthy business via emphasis on taste, green practices 
HAVING WORDS WITH Patti DiVita FILMMAKER AND FORMER WAITRESS 
Truly diverse dining scenes can support both the quaint and the commercial 
McD’s Chang: Training develops crew members into execs 
Taking on the media circus 
Familiar flavors springing up in non-Asian rolls 
New uses for old equipment save money and space 
Ecofriendly chains get healthy business via emphasis on taste, green practices 
On the Menu: Bourbons Bistro Louisville, Ky. 
Potbelly growth push tests brand’s mom-pop methods 
Escalating costs, soft sales hurt second-quarter outlook 
The daily grind: A wide variety of food processors help kitchens chop labor costs in everyday tasks 
Starbucks to outsource select HR functions 
Report suggests Yum is mulling over purchase of Wendy’s 
Salmonella outbreak at Taste of Chicago linked to local restaurant 
Spicy Pickle promotes new catering program with free event service 
Wagamama to open second U.S. outpost in August 
O’Charley’s sells commissary, makes supply chain changes 
On The Border airs first television commercials in two years 
Yum 2nd-Q international results help offset U.S. performance 
UPDATED: MRA says it would not oppose statewide ban on artificial trans fats if sufficient evidence deems them harmful 
McDonald’s to open 15 McCafes in Japan this summer 
Wendy’s promises preferential buying to pork, chicken suppliers that improve animal welfare systems 
Hardee's franchisee acquires $8.5 million to buy Atlanta stores 
Kahala-Cold Stone adds Cereality to its holdings 
Steak n Shake adds Lighter Choices options to menu 
Firehouse Subs appoints Rawlins controller 
CPK cuts 2Q earnings outlook after halting construction of ASAP unit 
Burger King projects 80 percent of future growth to come from international expansion 
Jean-Georges Vongerichten sued for alleged underpayment 
Officials: Lettuce likely source of E. coli in Alabama 
Krystal offers music downloads with Chik’N Stik’Ns LTO 
Sega's GameWorks plans new concept, lunch push 
TRA names officers for 2007-08 term 
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