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Sitemap - August 2008

Wendy's adds 99-cent Double Stack to value menu 
Marble Slab, Freshens open co-branded unit 
Operators explore new wave of printing options 
Restaurateurs give cell phone couponing a call 
Jamba outlines strategy after big 2nd-Q loss 
Edna Morris on board at CityRange 
Striking oil: Wing Zone fuels up on its own recycled grease 
Police warn S.F. restaurants to guard against takeover robberies 
Amended labeling bill advances in Calif. 
Benihana profit drops as costs rise 
Maggiano's LTOs highlight Italian wine harvest 
L.A. judge tosses out restrictions on taco trucks 
Baskin-Robbins debuts upscale Cafe 31 
Fleming's goes mobile with wine-dine-direction data 
Ovations Food Services selects POS/BOH vendor 
Old Chicago inks deals for 72 units 
Feerer joins Roosters as purchasing VP 
Wal-Mart eyes restaurants’ turf with new Marketside concept 
McCelvey back at Emeril's Homebase 
Boston Market, Dave & Buster's confirm data security alerts, report responses 
Universal Orlando picks POS software 
Panel notes "Green" IT practices, possibilities, potential laws 
Joe's Crab Shack rolls out Web-based management suite 
Darden warns of more pressure on casual dining 
Spectrum to sell a Prego and Harry's Bar 
Starbucks starts brewing Clover coffees 
Burger King the latest wrap star with new snack 
Wendy's to give away a million burgers 
DNC renews data services contract, adds functions 
Lenders squeeze companies already reeling from guests pinching pennies 
MFHA: Ditching diversity in a down economy invites disastrous public relations 
Gregg Ward: Teach your leaders why diversity is essential 
Having Words With Robert Kemper Managing Director And President, Toast Hotel Group 
Innovators find great ideas in everyday things 
CHART attendees report more belt-tightening in HR departments 
Chop’t Creative Salad Company 
Under the Toque: Sensing dishes’ potential spurs Chick-fil-A’s food scientist 
Jasper’s Restaurant 
Pizza chains stretch profits with gluten-free dough 
Housing crisis poses high hurdles in California 
Food fans can vacation vicariously this summer by dining at local destinations 
Krispy Kreme kicks off football season with specialty doughnuts 
Wal-Mart touts its value as a pizza option 
Compass taps Knepp to hold onto accounts 
Vote expected on revised Calif. labeling bill 
With new snacks, QSRs hope a little turns into a lot 
NRN to honor Golden Chain award winners at MUFSO 2008 
In a chilly economic climate, five concepts run hot enough to make industry stand up, take notice 
Forming alliances gives restaurateurs partners to help navigate and survive a challenging economy 
Organic To Go 
Vapiano 
Chains focus on delivering messages as well as food 
Jasper’s Restaurant 
NPD: Young adult restaurant visits decline across segments 
The Counter 
Experts: Restaurants may trump grocers in value as cost rise 
Popeyes to unveil new identity 
Togo’s: New design cuts building costs, improves service 
Camille's introduces Slim Smoothies 
Report: BK tests smaller Whopper Jr. 
People Report: Hourly turnover drops for NYC independents 
Indies raise the bar with signature drinks 
Bruegger’s to enter NYC with 20-unit deal 
Conn. said to be asking for Aramark probe 
Mass. health official looks for alternate route to trans-fat ban 
Sonic names new marketing leader after CMO exits 
Burger King's profit soars in 4th-Q 
Dairy Queen debuts grilled sandwiches 
Study: Restaurant worker fatalities down in '07 
BJ's debuts lunch specials 
CNN, Fox cook up restaurants for political conventions 
Carl's Jr., Hardee's post comp gains 
Former Jamba exec named CFO at Cheddar's 
Popeyes' parent hatches value strategy 
Sandella’s blazes own trail, in part with high-tech kitchens 
Pizza Hut adds mac and cheese to Tuscani line 
CEO out at Bear Rock Cafe as management co. takes over 
Benham, Runco to assist Bennigan’s restructuring 
Quiznos names Deno CEO in leadership shift 
Schussler, Levy collaborate to open 2 concepts in casino 
Indies find going green worth the extra energy 
Sentimental fans remain optimistic that favorite restaurant brands can soldier on post-bankruptcy 
Mass. operators feel pains of rising health care costs 
Afocus on employees’ desired work-life balance yields a talented staff, superior customer service 
Regional coffeehouses brew expansion plans 
Chains make an impact with greener practices 
Coming Democratic convention invokes joy and pain for Denver restaurateurs 
Midsize operators team up for purchasing power 
Arby’s bypasses TV for first time to promote Mini Snack sandwiches with online campaign 
Having Words With Brad Rosenstein Owner, Jack’s Oyster House 
Beer, Wine & Spirits: Irish whiskey’s accessible taste makes it an essential counterpoint to Scotch varieties 
Going green to save green 
‘Greenwashing’ emerges as an inconvenient trend 
CRCA report: Reputation, not pay, matters most for retention 
BK franchisee: Online screening of job applicants helps keep turnover low 
Veteran franchisees well-positioned to add formerly corporate units 
Taco Bell founder Glen Bell is NRN’s 2008 Pioneer Award winner 
Culinary Adventures in Calif. files for bankruptcy 
Brinker to sell majority stake in Macaroni Grill 
Mrs. Fields to file for Ch. 11 
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