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Sitemap - October 2008

Togo's modifies pricing to make way for premium options 
Peter Piper Pizza picks new CEO 
Fatburger to open in Indonesia 
Brinker's 1st-Q profit falls 37% as sales slip 
Higher prices help Panera boost 3rd-Q profit 
Reeling restaurants aim for survival by driving guest traffic, paying debt 
Yum touts 2009 menu makeovers as U.S. operating profits plummet 
Simplicity, hospitality combine to keep restaurants successful even during challenging economic times 
Organic foods’ popularity spreads to all demographic groups 
Chains target young consumers via virtual branding in new video games 
Traceability, accountability on operators’ minds at FSS event 
Wall Street restaurateurs take stock of market meltdown’s effect on sales 
Having Words With Michael S. Kaufman Chairman, National Restaurant Association Co-President, Enovo Restaurant Ventures LLC 
Creative events and package deals let operators take advantage of fall tourism 
Warming customers with cool new soups 
Operators capitalize as more guests ‘do lunch’ 
Landry’s future uncertain amid CEO-led buyout, credit crunch 
Wendy's debuts Flavor Dipped sandwiches 
Taco Bell ties free tacos to World Series theft 
Drury adds Qdoba franchises to operations roster 
Long John Silver's debuts more healthful fare 
Western Sizzlin puts Jack in the Box offer on hold 
Yankees, Cowboys, Goldman Sachs launch new sports-feeding co. 
Consumers want more say on their food, study finds 
Kimpton to offer free breakfast, snacks in health promo 
Prexy: Little Caesars finding franchisees from ranks of auto industry layoffs 
Under the Toque: Rosinter’s Trotta catering to Russia’s booming economy 
As credit tightens, qualified franchisees can still find financing 
Restaurateurs who can bear market fluctuations may find opportunities for growth in lean times 
Local flavor 
Study: Coffee fans want Starbucks to cut prices; rivals lose fewer guests 
Landry’s accepts 35% cut in Fertitta’s bid 
Dunkin' debuts ecofriendly store 
Friday's discounts Right Portion, Right Price menu 
Big Boy seeking new CEO 
Cheesecake Factory halts stock buyback plans 
Sonic's profit dips in 4th-Q 
Rubio's gets $49.7M buyout offer 
Arby’s tries to trump rivals with $5 sub meals 
Jack in the Box puts c-store chain on the block 
Study gauges dining out cutbacks 
Pizza Hut debuts ordering feature for Facebook 
Delaware North wins NYC ‘racino’ development rights 
Chili's hits the road with college tailgate tour 
Arby’s shuffles management in wake of Wendy’s deal 
Efficient kitchens are part of Teriyaki Experience 
Sept. comps up at Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s 
Ruby Tuesday CEO buys more stock 
NYC menu-labeling violations top 600 
CPK rolls full-menu online ordering 
Denny’s offers $4 Weekday Express Slam 
NRN Featured Beverage: Pumpkin Spice Arctic Blender 
NRN Featured Cocktail: Bangkok Margarita 
T-Rex Café to open at Downtown Disney 
Denny’s: 3rd-Q comps fall 5.1%, adjusted income to rise 
Study: Consumers will pay more for premium items even in harsh times 
Pizza Fusion grabs dough, taps new CEO 
Report: Starbucks sued for late rent 
Domino’s 3rd-Q profit falls, co. seeks additional financing 
Damon’s names new VP of Ops 
McCormick & Schmick’s 3rd-Q revs rise despite comp drop 
Olive Garden’s Pickens named Operator of the Year 
Operators ditch umbrellas, remake rum with more sophisticated image 
NRA’s new 5-year plan aims to improve the image of foodservice 
2008 Pioneer of the Year: Glen Bell 
Dish of the Week: Porcini-crusted beef tenderloin 
Russia threatens U.S. pork and poultry trade 
2008 Golden Chain: Jerry Deitchle 
Sun Capital’s Talarico says deal flow will return 
Purchasing co-ops shelter independent, chain members alike from current food-cost tempest 
Fear of unions on the rise 
Restaurant execs see silver linings in economic clouds 
Searching for a savior 
Chicago’s Epic Burger serves up ‘more mindful’ menu in quest to minimize its carbon footprint 
Recruiter Savage says during a tough economy, some restaurant jobs are still safe 
Baja Fresh adapts Chipotle order style with ‘speedline’ interactive revamping 
2008 Golden Chain: Ken Pendery Jr. 
2008 Golden Chain: David T. Pickens 
ON FOOD: As the salad days of summer pass, romaine branches out into a rich array of dishes 
Anti-business ballot initiatives lurk where voters may not look 
2008 Innovator of the Year: Fedele Bauccio 
Myriad issues garner attention 
Industry calls for national standards 
Yum volunteers on-menu calorie data, seeks U.S. law like Calif.’s, but tougher 
When off-premise, set up the sanitation station first 
It’s sad to see the Sun go down, but at least offbeat food writing still lives on 
2008 Golden Chain: James A. Flynn 
How to properly process your brand’s IT empties 
Operators: Politics, food don’t always mix in election-theme promos 
Operators seek cure for insurance ills 
‘Say on pay’ gains steam amid exec-reward debate 
Having Words With Nick Kapioltas Owner, Cody’s Original Roadhouse 
Oshman: Green restaurants can save more than the planet 
Calif.’s menu-labeling law reflects operators’ proactive lobbying, patron-pleasing potential 
ON WINE: When chefs and sommeliers work together to tailor pairings, guests get a better-fitting experience 
Goronkin exits Redstone American Grill as growth plans stall 
Economy top of mind as MUFSO kicks off 
NRN Stock Index post 6.7% gain Monday 
Pizza Inn to open new prototype 
Shane’s Rib Shack offers free Election Day meal 
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