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Sitemap - November 2007

Beer, Wine & Spirits: The changing face of whiskey offers a range of options for educated operators 
Ed Tinsley, former NRA chairman, announces 2008 run for Congress 
Taco Bell enters race to roll products faster 
Felder: Women in culinary education mentor the next generation of chefs 
Restaurateurs must signal a sound policy regarding inconsiderate cell phone usage 
McDonald’s to add McSkillet Burrito next week 
Forget culinology. The hot fine-dining trend could be burgers 
Jack in the Box 4th-Q earnings beat Street 
Consumers to cut back on dining out, survey finds 
Activists, suppliers and restaurateurs connect at food-safety confab 
NYC plans dining week to boost traffic in theater district 
Starbucks loses steam as traffic takes rare dip in 4th Q 
‘Philly Style’ burger wins Wendy’s contest 
Gov’t to hold off on no-match advisories until next year 
L.A. begins voluntary trans fat reduction program 
Popeyes parent lowers annual outlook 
Pollo Campero tests grilled chicken in Dallas 
BK prices secondary offering of stock 
MacDiarmid named president of Black Angus 
Culver’s picks new agency of record 
Pollo Campero inks deal with Wal-Mart 
Caribou Coffee CEO steps down; Mallet moves up 
CiCi’s Pizza works to conserve water in Atlanta 
Triarc makes official bid for Wendy’s 
Hong Kong McD chief suspended because of bribe trial 
McDonald’s appoints new CFO 
Bob Evans appoints Pulido to lead Mimi’s Cafe 
Brinker forms new venture for Mexican development 
Applebee’s owners OK sale to IHOP, paving way for turnaround plans 
Operators sold on new purchasing strategies 
Perks for management sustain Apple-Metro’s growth 
Having words with Edyth James, owner, Savannah’s Café 
Years later, lessons of a restaurant job continue to leave a lasting impression 
Growth and gripes in Gotham 
Fresh flavors infuse a familiar standard 
Food safety, crisis communications tools win chains’ attention 
OnFood: White truffles are hardly a trifle for chefs looking to add a touch of luxury 
WHAT’S HOT IN: LOS ANGELES 
Panera readies price hike, menu revamp to combat soft sales 
Kona Grill raises cash for East Coast expansion 
Keeping IT ‘Real’ and in ‘Focus’ are key after M&A action 
Cooperating operators join up to fight food contamination 
Follow the right formula and your franchise can flourish in a competitive marketplace 
Under the Toque: N.Y.’s Richter doesn’t mess with Texas barbecue traditions 
On The Menu: Bengal Tiger 
Still-cautious clientele keep casual-dining sector in slump 
On Wine: Western Australia’s wines win over restaurateurs with food-friendly drinkability 
TCBY turns up heat on frozen-yogurt segment with rebranding 
Palm crossing pond as competitors also eye international growth 
People Report, NRN Online join forces to bring quarterly workforce index to industry operators 
11 years later, feds to limit I-9 proof 
Wendy’s sale could be delayed or upended, reports say 
Wendy’s offers songs as new meal premiums 
IHOP adds BBQ items in menu rollout 
Hardee’s brings back Philly Cheesesteak Thickburger 
Handheld pot pie concept The Cravery aims to overcome initial growing pains 
Fresh flavors infuse a familiar standard 
SFM confab focuses on cultures, healthful eating 
Casual-dining chains break novel ads to stand out 
Dish of the Week: Rare sesame-crusted albacore tuna 
Proper planning and preventative measures can safeguard employees from violence 
Revamp takes The Mansion in Dallas ‘into next era’ 
Taco Del Mar president resigns 
Red Robin credits marketing campaign for strong 3rd Q 
Dairy Queen slates 500 more stores for China 
Centerplate posts profit drop in 3rd Q 
Arby’s 3rd-Q operating profit jumps; parent co. books ‘significant costs’ for possible acquisition 
Quiznos introduces $2 flat-bread Sammies 
McD’s comps continue to surge 
Domino’s offers franchise program for vets 
Carney to become Genghis Grill franchisee 
uWink raises $10.4M in offering 
Landry’s losses narrow to $4.3M for 3rd Q 
Operators get employees off to right start with increased morning 'meet and eats' 
MRG names Dekker svp of marketing 
Tinsley decides to run for Congress 
Federal judge dismisses one Quiznos franchisee suit 
IHOP to let Goebel, 7 other Applebee’s execs go 
Darden says it will try to sell Smokey Bones to Sun Capital 
Comps for Bob Evans, Mimi’s slip 
Focus builds infrastructure with new corporate posts 
Morning brew ... and beyond: Carbonated choices fizzle; coffee drinks, smoothies, teas sizzle 
Md. restaurateur said to get call from FCC over cell-phone jamming 
Buffets’ losses deepen as it seeks Tahoe Joe’s buyer 
Health officials probe suspected norovirus outbreak in Minn. 
Tomato growers balk, but chains expected to pay penny-per-pound supplement 
Ruth’s Chris to buy Mitchell’s Fish Markets, 2 steak brands 
BK names former crewmember as Latin America chief 
Lynn’s group completes Back Yard buyout 
BK ads tout chain’s diverse workforce 
NAFEM ’07 features interaction and education 
Focus on future at NAFEM spotlight presentation 
Issues of interest to operator clients explored by conferencing consultants 
Drought drives water conservation efforts in Southeast 
FCSI speakers: Disaster plans save lives, businesses 
‘Green’ policies, healthy employees good for business, FCSI conference panelists advise 
On the Menu: Grayz 
What’s Hot In: New York City 
FCSI meeting melds learning, fun, fanfare and fundraising 
New, innovative and diverse concepts run rampant on the American pizza landscape 
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