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Sitemap - September 2008

Operators use weather disasters to spread the word 
Colicchio to open restaurant-within-a-restaurant 
Delaware North partners with Which Wich 
Calif. menu-disclosure bill signed into law 
Red Mango adds CFO to exec team 
Carvel rolls out seasonal treats for fall 
Jack in the Box hires Schneider for regional VP post 
Wall Street bailout, Lehman Brothers’ collapse portend woes for restaurants 
Foodservice fields 28 candidates for Congress 
As gloomy headlines pile up, NRN editors strive to highlight successes based on best practices 
Southern staple steps up to the plate 
Upstart Italian chain Pastagina dishes ‘gourmet fast pasta,’ but shuns pizza 
Change is inevitable, so you’d better be ready to adapt and adjust as the calendar flips to ’09 
Contract feeders, restaurants face pressure as financial firms fizzle out 
Upstart Italian chain Pastagina dishes ‘gourmet fast pasta,’ but shuns pizza 
IFMA launches search for successor to longtime president, CEO Licata 
Let legislators stick to complex issues; diners can handle easy ones themselves 
On the Menu: CityVu Bistro 
Bravo’s Ramm: Assessments yield savings, career road maps 
Denny’s franchisee builds ‘green’ unit 
Sonny's franchisee in Atlanta files for bankruptcy 
Wendy’s/Arby’s Group is born 
Whataburger buys largest franchisee 
Bailout defeat sends restaurant stocks into freefall 
Raising Cane’s hires purchasing VP 
Hardee’s adds smaller Thickburger 
Domino’s wants Jareds to try new sandwiches 
Having Words With Marc Schulman President, The Eli’s Cheesecake Company 
The unintended consequences of the activist-driven mercury scare hurt the public, and kids in particular 
Technomic, IFMA: Industry sales growth challenged through 2009 
Bakery-cafe chains turn up the heat on dinner, catering 
Operators find that giving is more than its own reward in charity tie-ins that also boost sales 
WHAT’S HOT IN: DENVER 
DISH OF THE WEEK: Spiced rack of lamb with feta chile relleno 
Under the Toque: The kids are all right with Cost’s Asian concepts for LEYE 
PepsiCo inks new Tazo Tea deal with Starbucks, Unilever 
Subway joins energy-saving campaign 
Max & Erma's buyer acquires Damon’s Grill 
Restaurant growth may suffer as GE slows new lending 
Starbucks splits with ad agency 
Research provides new insights on produce safety 
Potbelly tech exec Duplantis takes supplier role 
Drive-thru timer tech decision by Arby's 
Event, catering software selected by M&S Seafood Rests. 
Beautiful Brands deploys Web-based POS management software 
Carisch reduces labor with business intelligence tool 
El Pollo Loco's Watanabe: Delaying some IT deployments not so crazy 
Beverage specialist CB&TL deploys Wi-Fi for patrons 
Supply chain tech consolidation continues with iTradeNetwork-Amphire agreement 
Toppers Pizza adds online ordering 
Industry-supported labeling bill introduced in U.S. Senate 
Quiznos promotes Rucker to COO 
Bahama Breeze workers sue Darden for discrimination 
Biden aide hints at concessions in card-check bill 
Bankrupt Shells moves to liquidate 
Services-backed software key to mastering nutrition disclosure, bakery-cafe chain says 
BK airs multimedia campaign tied to election 
Il Fornaio to duplicate its Canaletto concept 
Carl’s Jr. adds two more guacamole burgers 
Waffle House franchisee said to appoint ‘restructuring officer’ 
Starbucks said to be rolling more menu changes 
Mix-in chains reach for youngsters with texting campaigns 
Hardee’s reaches south for new pork chop LTO 
Raising Cane’s to open Dallas office 
Sonic says comps fell for co. units, rose for franchisees 
NexCen: 2nd-Q revenue jumps on acquisitions 
Taco Bueno debuts flame-grilled dishes 
BK asks customers to cast vote in sundae/shake debate 
Sagittarius completes sale-leaseback of 15 Del Tacos 
Report: BoA won't expand loans for McD franchisees 
Baskin-Robbins names head of Hispanic marketing 
Menu-labeling bill headed for U.S. Senate 
Environmentalism may be hot right now, but real progress is far more than a fad 
Efforts grow to boost staff morale amid tight economy 
Beware, marketers: Shiny, new technology has a pesky way of developing rust spots as it ages 
Telling employees exactly how much you invest in them can increase retention, pick up morale 
Having Words With Dave Deno President And Chief Executive, Quiznos 
Hard luck befalls Las Vegas following U.S. housing bust 
Omido imports traditional touches from Japan for sushi spot 
Hey, struggling operator: Discount wars won’t win you guests, but creating innovative products will 
Mixed news on produce safety front, speakers indicate at PMA conference 
Pulling profits from pork 
On Beverage: In praise of the forgotten ingredient: A drop of bitters adds a big dose of character 
Market-testing new products earns A-plus from national chains 
Entrepreneurs bring crêpe-focused restaurant concepts into the fold 
Salad bar separation raises appeal to women, sales at Pizza Inn revamp 
On Food: New Yorkers weigh in with appreciation for calorie disclosure on restaurant menus 
NPD: Deals drive traffic boost as customers look for savings 
Delaware North tests uWink's self-serve terminals at airport Chili's 
Stewart Owens, former Bob Evans CEO, dies at 53 
South Los Angeles residents ask, What fast-food ban? 
Mrs. Winner's seeks to draw families with meal deals 
The great pumpkin promotion 
Pharr replaces Bentley at WFF 
Upstart concepts conquer new markets with caution 
Jamba franchisee forgoes office, favors flexible hours 
On the Menu: Wild Edibles Oyster Bar & Restaurant 
Entrepreneurs bring crêpe-focused restaurant concepts into the fold 
Industry watchers predict upswing; McD marches to another SSS-positive month 
2008 SPIRIT Award winners to be honored at MUFSO confab 
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