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Sitemap - January 2008

Judge: Tenn. restaurateurs must pay $4.8M to workers’ comp fund 
Ramius cuts its stake in Luby’s 
Yum OKs another $1.25B in share buybacks 
Starbucks said to test value deal 
Larranaga succeeds Gould as NRN publisher 
Brinker’s 2-Q profit jumps 23% 
Kronos for Dining 
KFC offers bounty for chicken dance at Super Bowl 
NYC adopts new menu-labeling law 
Buffets Holdings files for bankruptcy 
Cracker Barrel parent to buy back more stock 
Tennessee restaurateurs face assessments for depleted workers’ comp fund 
Artisanal liquors provide taste of luxury in hard times 
Sodexho USA’s PLANit program promotes environmental ethos and sustainability for employees and partners 
Ponderosa unit’s overhaul fosters wider remodel plan 
Sweet on pisco sours 
Under The Toque: David Groll: McAlister’s chef savors chances to be creative 
Recent CEO departures highlight severance package agreements 
IFA’s Shay: Franchises to face many challenges in ’08 
NRA’s Mann: Saving energy and dollars makes good sense 
Tours of tequila country boost retention for Tres Agaves 
As presidential candidates fight it out nationwide, operators should focus on state and local pols 
Starbucks-dominated category wakes up and smells McD’s espresso rollout 
BEER, WINE & SPIRITS: Noah Rothbaum’s new book gets down to business with the latest spirit trends 
Responsible alcohol service ensures bar patrons get cut off before reaching dangerous 0.08 BAC 
Analysts: Lack of focus caused Wendy’s to end up on sale block 
Mastro’s names Hickton ops SVP 
Senators press BK on tomato surcharge 
Aramark refutes union allegations as foodservice recruitment effort 
FDA recalls canned beans on botulism fears 
Smoked sausage back on the menu at Hardee’s 
O’Charley’s touts rolls in new ad campaign 
Ariz.’s immigration law sparks worker defections, more employer sanctions 
CDS’s Oberstadt: Going green not one-size-fits-all fix 
L.A. restaurants in no-win situation as fate of awards shows remains unclear 
Gelato chain eyes growth amid possible recession 
Operating in NYC’s Port Authority brings challenges by the busload 
Opportunities for growth heat up in India’s rapidly rising economy 
Carl Karcher, Carl’s Jr. founding father and fast-food industry pioneer, dies at 90 
Rare-burger refusals belie have-it-your-way ideal 
Having Words with Warren Kingsbury Franchisee, Peter Piper Pizza 
Making sure food safety drives the bus 
Multiunit managers can execute high-impact unit visits by playing coach, not quarterback 
Mel’s Diner operator closes units amid debt woes 
BK hires inclusion and talent VP 
Pizza Hut rolls mobile and text ordering 
Calif. lawsuit seeks warning for grilled meat 
McD removes ads from report cards 
El Paso Grill inks joint venture deal for expansion 
Zaxby’s resurrects boneless wings 
Domino’s taps customer creativity in BFD promo 
IHOP updates Applebee’s condition, recovery plan 
Red Robin raises guidance, posts comp gains 
Delaware North tests gate-side delivery 
Chick-fil-A to test spicy chicken sandwich 
Sizzler said to be considering trademark suit against lottery group 
Fazoli’s offers meal discounts 3 days a week 
McD’s details $2B cap-ex budget, plans for new chicken items 
CPK cuts 2008 outlook on sluggish sales 
Dunkin’ Donuts, Baskin-Robbins get new worldwide chiefs in restructuring 
Control of Au Bon Pain sold for $100M 
Joe’s Crab Shack hires Pyles protégé as exec chef 
DQ franchisee group sues home office over conversions 
Pinkberry adds new yogurt flavor, topping 
Tully’s shuffles management in latest coffee sector shakeup 
NRN Featured Beverage: Hot Vanilla 
Frisch’s profits fall in 2nd Q 
Quiznos adds two lower-calorie Sammies 
UFood signs George Foreman as dual pitchman 
BK said to be considering tomato-purchase switch 
Starbucks adds Naked Juice to bottled beverages lineup 
Luby’s shareholders reject dissidents’ board nominees 
Bennigan’s adds St. Pat’s websites for bigger touch of the green 
Benihana’s comp sales growth slows 
Steak n Shake shares sink on report of 1st-Q loss 
NRN Featured Cocktail: The Lemon Drop Thyme Mortini 
Winter months may make way for warm sake 
Value equations multiply in all segments 
Ruth’s Chris aims for growth with Mitchell 
On the Menu: Blue Bottle Cafe 
Eschewing banks, some operators find fast, favorable financing with cash advance firms 
Private inspections of produce can help alleviate the United States’ overburdened border control 
Upscale operators face not-so-fine predictions 
No guarantee in sight, but new Domino’s campaign returns the chain to the days of 30-minute delivery 
Restaurant industry must press message that health care reform shouldn’t sicken foodservice 
Industry opposition wanes as legislatures continue to mull smoking ban proposals 
Under the Toque: Casares grabs whole enchilada as Tex-Mex entrepreneur 
Industry insists on federal solutions for health care 
Vicorp tests fast-casual Bakers Square variant by opening prototype in an existing restaurant 
Legal Sea Foods to debut new flagship as part of upscale repositioning 
Dunkin’ sweetens menu with Milky Way, M&M’s items 
Zagat up for sale 
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Minn. meatpacker recalls 188,000 pounds of beef 
Upscale operators face not-so-fine predictions 
Pizza Patrón deal with radio’s Piolín aims for stronger ties to Hispanics 
When dining out becomes an occasion, operators need to step up to the plate 
Dessert samplings sweeten sales figures 
Having Words with Mitchell Collier Partner, Green Truck 
Operators: Decentralized POS tools help build sales 
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