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Sitemap - August 2007

Leandro: Direct-plumbed oil disposal reduces waste, spills 
Bummer camp: Activist investors, menu mandates, regulators ruin fun in the sun 
New campaign for Dunkin’ Donuts lacks ‘star power,’ but it’s fun to watch anyway 
Regional wing slingers plan to span farther into growing markets 
Pinkberry gives its ops a twist to handle volume 
Susan Aley, Jennifer Dimaris and Laurie Friesen 
Ops rely on efficient, state-of-the-art fryers to prolong the life of expensive, trans-fat-free oils 
Michael LaDuke 
Fine food and live music accompany one another at two Chicago hot spots 
Dan Coudreaut 
Jean Birch quits as Macaroni Grill president 
Carlson taps Neitzel to lead international division 
Smith & Wollensky shareholders approve Valenti deal 
Luby’s to provide foodservice for Texas Medical Center in Houston 
Activist investor Biglari seeks Steak n Shake board seats 
7-Eleven expands hot-food offerings with Chicken Bite 
Panel cites range of reasons to court Asian-American consumers, employees 
Southeastern chains celebrate decades of longevity by investing in future growth 
A ‘no mouse in this house’ strategy 
Wisdom of marketing to consumers around the clock dawns on opportunistic operators 
MFHA confab examines disparity of diversity in industry’s executive ranks 
R&D chefs dissect culinary trends 
Casual-dining crisis takes a toll on brand portfolios 
McDonald’s seeks to ‘enrich’ kids with its Beijing Olympics initiative 
Feds’ new firing rule adds to immigration woes 
HAVING WORDS WITH Robert Kinkead Jr. CHEF-OWNER, KINKEAD’S, WASHINGTON, D.C. COLVIN RUN TAVERN, TYSONS CORNER, VA. CO-OWNER, SIBLING RIVALRY, BOSTON 
O’Charley’s appoints Guy Stanke to ops VP 
Landry’s, bondholders ordered to meet 
Big Bowl yanks bottled water from menu 
Nathan’s Famous eyes rollout of 8-unit Frank & Fry concept 
N.Y. Yankees’ 40-year concessionaire mum on signs it faces shutout at team’s new ballpark 
Darden to purchase Rare Hospitality in $1.4B deal 
Sizzler selects new ad agency 
Calif. moves to raise taxes on ‘alcopops’ 
Taft resigns as CEO of Pizza Inn 
K-Bob’s taps Myers for COO post 
Wendy’s introduces Frosty with mix-ins 
Dunkin’ Brands forms nutrition advisory panel 
California Pizza Kitchen debuts in Mexico 
McDonald’s India charged with fire code violations after fatal blast in Calcutta 
Franchisee group files class action against Quiznos 
Tully’s Coffee postpones public offering 
NRN Featured Cocktail: Tempest Storm 
Cheesecake Factory taps ex-Mimi’s Cafe CEO Bendel as president, COO 
Jamba Juice 2nd-Q comps fall 3.3% on soft traffic in California 
Humane Society ads attack Wendy’s for not using cage-free eggs 
Baja Fresh hires Hopkins to lead franchise development 
McD’s Hong Kong chief goes on leave as bribery allegations are leveled 
Holiday Inn revamps coffee program 
NRN Featured Drink: Dark Chocolate Raspberry CHOCOlixir 
Morning brew ... and beyond: Carbonated choices fizzle; coffee drinks, smoothies, teas sizzle 
Gin proves to be the right tonic for adventurous bartenders, consumers 
Afruitful market 
Steakhouse operators feel heat from higher costs, lower traffic 
Trip to uWink shows concept is more than just fun and games 
Dish of the Week: Honeydew-cucumber gazpacho with Maine lobster 
What’s Hot In: San Diego 
On Wine: Riesling’s versatility and flavor win over mainstream consumers and connoisseurs alike 
As new NRA president and CEO, Sweeney will be called upon to meet a variety of challenges 
Borders books major gains in food and beverage revenues through partnership with Seattle’s Best 
On the Menu: Vanilla 
Industry keeps close watch over menu-labeling battles 
NPD: Small chains, independents dominate L.A. landscape 
Under the Toque: Becker draws on his culinary career to give back 
More operators finding value in data management tools 
Golden State opportunities 
Efforts to push healthful menu items must be heavy on brand image 
Restaurant scene expands in booming Bellevue, Wash. 
Dunn cedes CEO post to Gilman at Steak n Shake 
Jack in the Box adds $2.99 breakfast burrito, new potato side 
Australian Quiznos developer refunds franchise fees to disgruntled operators 
Gretchen Mathers succumbs to cancer 
Walnut Street Capital buys 27-unit Saxbys Coffee 
Costner named COO of La Madeleine 
Wendy's sells Café Express 
Combination leads to big savings for Marie Callender’s and Perkins 
Stadiums’ bring-your-own-snack policies score points with fans 
New tools let companies brighten up the tough job of marketing to shareholders 
On Food: Summer fruit takes center stage, gives a sweet, seasonal kick to a host of savory dishes 
Survey: One-on-one training trumps other methods 
HAVING WORDS WITH Charlie Trotter CHEF-OWNER, CHARLIE TROTTER’S RESTAURANT 
Rock Bottom Restaurants rewards community involvement 
Above-store reporting benefits highlighted by FS/TEC panel 
Borders books major gains in food and beverage revenues through partnership with Seattle’s Best 
Red Lobster joins other chains in overhauling ad messages 
Advocacy group’s growth push could put industry between ROC, hard place 
FTC subpoenas five restaurant companies 
Landry’s logs annual loss in overdue fiscal 2006 report 
Ruby Tuesday inks development pacts for 25 restaurants 
Shells chain posts $1.2 million net loss as comps fall 10.8% 
BK franchisee Carrols records 65% jump in 2nd-Q profit 
Government steps up penalties for employers of illegal workers 
O’Charley’s cuts earnings guidance on 2nd-Q loss 
Goldman Sachs to work with former quick-service exec for acquistion opportunities 
Pizza Hut inks deal with NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins 
Brinker mulls Romano’s Macaroni Grill sale 
El Pollo Loco notches 16.7% profit gain in 2nd Q 
N.Y. restaurateurs settle overtime-pay lawsuit for almost $1M 
Brown’s Chicken killer sentenced to life without parole 
Buca reports net loss of $3.2 million 
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