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Sitemap - February 2008

Morton's disappoints with 4th-Q results 
Domino's lays off 50 employees 
Remains of Don Pablo’s, Hops sold to lender’s new co. 
Cheesecake execs to repay $940K in options-backdating settlement 
Armario adds oversight of McDonald’s Canada 
Einstein Noah cuts jobs, locks down wheat prices to control costs 
Arby’s adds 2 items for St. Patrick’s Day 
CPK investor buys stake in Wendy’s 
DQ legal challenge spreads to 10 states 
Restaurants turn to nontraditional venues to boost brand recognition 
System helps Frisch's meet mandates, plow through paperwork 
Accel-KKR acquires control of iTradeNetwork 
ASP named by Great American Restaurants 
Burger King's Canadian division gets new technology 
LEYE’s Eiffel Tower tries Web-based catering oversight 
Foodservice firms use technology to manage conflicts, guard culture 
Jonpaul Leskie: No technology foot dragging by this operator 
Operators invest in wireless audio, but say promotion is key to ROI 
BK focuses abroad for expansion, beverage push 
Starbucks tops off training with quality pledge 
Shareholders file class-action suit against Panera 
Tropical Smoothie names Rotondo ops VP 
Einstein Bros. and Noah’s to offer 29-cent coffee for Leap Day 
IHOP takes a hit in 4th-Q on Applebee's purchase 
Texas Roadhouse picks quality assurance, safety software 
New approved drive-thru technology vendor for CKE 
Agilysys acquires Eatec 
Inside Domino's 'Pizza Tracker': What it does, why and how 
Blimpie, Cold Stone parent plots three-year green push 
Panera to debut breakfast sandwiches 
Blimpie, Cold Stone parent plots three-year green push 
Cracker Barrel parent see strong fiscal '08 
McD to give away McSkillets 
Tommy Toy, San Francisco’s fine-dining legend, dies 
Dunkin' steps in while Starbucks clocks out 
Krispy Kreme debuts 'lightly glazed' doughnut 
Domino’s blames higher interest costs for 48% drop in 4th-Q net 
Adviser recommends Steak n Shake seats for Biglari 
On the Cutting Edge: Macedonia & Thrace, Greece 
NYC operators: Posting alcoholic beverages’ calorie counts anything but neat 
San Diego operators buoyant despite housing woes 
BEER, WINE & SPIRITS: Sweet sudes: Pairing desserts with beer, yes beer, finishes off an exicting meal for guests 
Social networking sites for restaurants create spaces for insiders to connect 
Foodservice analysts cautiously optimistic about economy in second half of ‘08 
What’s really happening with Mississippi’s pending obesity legislation is truly stranger than fiction 
Franchisors alter recruiting, target high-income, low-risk franchisees 
Big Easy’s ‘cocktail chicks’ pen entertaining history of drinking 
Industry, advocates can promote balanced eating 
Mandatory wage increases ratchet up pressure on operators already feeling an economic pinch 
McD’s diversity efforts honored at White House 
Social networking sites for restaurants create spaces for insiders to connect 
Aramark forms division to manage cultural accounts 
KFC challenges McD with new wrap 
Pizza chains roll Leap Year promos 
NRA launches site to foster voting by restaurateurs 
Starbucks brings back another vet for top post 
Support grows for stronger regulation of imports 
NRA highlights variety of technological triumphs by handing out 25 Kitchen Innovations Awards 
Cooperation in franchisee community creates a telling learning experience 
Having Words With Vernon W. Hill ll Founder And Retired Chairman And Chief Executive, Commerce Bancorp Inc. Chairman Of Executive Committee, Saladworks Inc. 
Custom cooking suite offers interactivity for guests 
Chains debut campaigns to reinforce brand signatures, fend off advancing competitors 
Painting the picture of health 
Industry weighs contenders for White House 
Painting the picture of health 
McD sells stake in Pret a Manger 
Hardee's buys name rights to Mo. ice rink 
Denny’s offers more alternatives to ‘fake’ QSR breakfasts 
Supreme Court refuses to derail San Francisco’s employer fees 
NYSRA makes it case against menu labeling 
Vicorp tries a coffee bar in new Village Inn prototype 
Chili-cheese items back on the menu at Carl's Jr. 
Tim Hortons plans U.S. push 
Clinton adds food-safety focus to platform 
Steak n Shake decides against a sale 
Starbucks cuts 600 jobs 
7-Eleven debuts Slurpuccino frozen coffee drink 
Ruth’s Chris’ profit falls 62% on traffic slowdown 
Dave & Buster’s confirms sales rumors 
Jack in the Box airs plans for beverages, snacks 
Belatti’s Equicorp buys 59-unit BK franchisee 
Under new owners, Papa John’s franchisee eyes growth plan 
Elevation Burger set up kitchen to do what couldn’t be done 
Hankins rejoins Darden as culinary SVP for LongHorn 
Martha Stewart buys chunk of Emeril enterprise 
Lone Star Steakhouse closes 26 units 
Ruth’s Chris names Liever president of new seafood group 
Macaroni Grill promo asks diners for their favorites 
Chuck E. Cheese's posts loss in 4th Q 
Aramark criticized by unions over prison contract 
Yum readies menu tweaks aimed at boosting soft U.S. sales 
‘Franchising guru’ Kestenbaum: Businesses grow when franchisees are making money consistently 
Pursuing political action can protect your bottom line 
McDonald’s turnaround offers crucial lessons for all operators 
On the cutting edge: Hunan, China 
Seafood Choices Alliance holds European summit; experts say catch consumer interest, sustain seas 
O’Charley’s gives grim ’08 outlook after 4th-Q, yearly profit plummets 
L.A.’s letter grades get ‘A’ in 10-year test of health audits 
Up for the challenge 
Potential menu-labeling compromise out West could offer valuable model for NYC combatants 
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