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Wilson Craft named CEO of Famous Dave’s 
Restaurant group asks for guidance while waiting for ruling on NYC labeling 
What’S Hot In: Honolulu 
Extra training has service soaring at LaGuardia Airport 
Restaurateurs can’t afford to sit out the battle as state legislators crack down on immigration 
On Food: Short ribs stand tall and share menus with side items from cole slaw to truffles 
Supreme Court rejects BK franchisee’s appeal vs. McD’s fraud-tinged Monopoly game promos 
Top tech forecaster Burrus to assess strategies at FS/TEC 
Red Mango to expand in airports 
Smaller Portions, big safety steps 
IHOP celebrates 50th birthday with new contest 
Judge orders Starbucks to pay $106M for illegal tip sharing 
U.S. Foodservice vet John Cabot dies 
Va. gun advocates vow to tote their weapons into restaurants 
San Francisco mounts campaign to discourage bottled water sales 
KFC eyes name change to include ‘Grilled’ 
Luby's 2nd-Q profit sinks 85% 
PODCAST: 'Tracking' the progress of Domino's 
Noble Roman’s explores ‘strategic alternatives’ 
Chinatown Ice Cream Factory gets a scoop of business savvy 
Evos franchisee completes IPO 
NRN announces '08 MenuMasters Award winners 
Chinatown Ice Cream Factory gets a scoop of business savvy from new co-owner 
UPDATE: San Francisco’s labeling law heads for enactment 
Starbucks details plans to boost traffic 
IHOP to sell 41 Applebee’s units to franchisee 
New England lawmakers eye new alcohol-related measures 
Panda Express workers nabbed in identity theft probe 
Law firms target Darden for financial class actions 
NYC’s San Domenico to reopen in more casual form 
Lone Star enters $69M sale-leaseback deal 
Economy catches up with Darden in latest quarter; but acquisitions propel co. to profit gain 
Safety officials assess foodservice risk of ‘popcorn lung’ 
CEO Wright to exit Pat & Oscar's 
BK’s King to appear on greeting cards 
N.J. Senate delays action on family leave bill 
Einstein Noah inks deal for airport outposts 
Quiznos’ new spots tone down humor in favor of food focus, tell viewers to love what they eat 
COEX ’08: Panel: Cooperation throughout supply chain key to successful LTOs 
Chefs high on low-temperature cooking’s ability to streamline kitchen operations during service 
Chains look to licensed products to drive revenues amid soft sales 
COEX ’08: COEX attendees discuss sustainability, supplier relationships 
FPI survey: Packaging suppliers more optimistic about ‘08 than operators 
U.S. brands bolster franchising abroad as domestic economy softens 
Nothing but net profit: Restaurants can win big by actively courting sports fans 
What’s Hot In: ASPEN, COLO. 
NPD: Spike in ’07 coffee, chicken servings spur new products 
On the Menu: Restaurant Kelly Liken 
DISH OF THE WEEK: Trout spanakopita 
Calif.’s recall list sparks uproar as Congress weighs release of sellers’ IDs in food scares 
Floats rise to the top 
After reorganization, Dunkin’ Brands prepares for aggressive growth beyond its regional strongholds 
NSF’s Tong: Temperature monitoring improves food safety 
Promotional programs reward loyal diners and differentiate concepts 
Multiconcept operator Chow Fun welcomes challenges of 2008 
Quiznos’ new spots tone down humor in favor of food focus, tell viewers to love what they eat 
COEX ’08: Panel: Cooperation throughout supply chain key to successful LTOs 
Analyst: Toasted Wrap likely will help sales at KFC 
Calif. capital eyes anti-nuisance fee for alcohol-selling places 
Big Apple Bagels co-brands with Subway in breakfast push 
Menu-labeling bill introduced in Senate 
Cosi records wider loss in 4th Q 
Supreme Court rejects McD false-advertising case 
Kevin Rathbun Steak’s modern decor eschews the status quo 
Cost-wary restaurants lay off large numbers 
Chef Keller fields student questions at J&W 
Under the Toque: Culver’s Doak says listening leads to happy patrons 
Independent operators can thrive by filling a specific niche 
Chains campaign for big returns with election-theme promotions 
Debate over H-2B visa cap threatens serious shortage of seasonal workers 
Restaurant companies need clear and concise policies to educate managers on discrimination 
Share Our Strength’s 20th anniversary of Taste of the Nation kicks off in more than 55 cities 
Having Words With Todd English Chef-Owner Beso 
COEX ’08: MenuMasters winners share innovation insights during COEX 
Basketball coach Pitino now a Dunkin' franchisee 
Chipotle bows to PETA’s demands on chicken suppliers 
NRN wins top business journalism award 
Outback pushes LTO with discounts 
Chicago alderman resurrects menu-labeling bill 
New Jersey eyes paid family leave 
O’Charley’s averts shareholder challenge by granting board seats 
Jamba Juice rolls breakfast menu nationwide 
Steak n Shake names interim chairman 
Popeyes earmarks $3.5M for menu, marketing moves 
Study: Starbucks closed-door training had little impact on patrons 
Fla. groups at odds over meal tax 
Panel: New issues pose problems for restaurateurs 
King County eases up on menu-labeling rules 
Bill introduced to check credit card fees 
Mama Fu’s sold to franchisee 
San Francisco moves forward on menu labeling 
NYC eatery sued by employees over wages 
Subway builds ‘labs’ to turn greener 
NRN Featured Beverage: Beezlenut Splash 
Restaurants pump up spirits with infused concoctions 
NRN Featured Cocktail: Orange Citrus Mojito 
22-unit Hooters franchisee to be acquired by co. with ties to franchisor 
Carolina Ale House parent buys small independent group 
Landry’s losses narrow in 4th-Q 
Buca net sinks to loss in 4th-Q 
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