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Sitemap - March 2009

Carl’s Jr. revisits history with Jumbo Chili Dogs 
Jamba's 4Q loss narrows, but sales continue to fall 
Darden’s 3Q profit drops as flagships struggle 
Grill Concepts to delist stock 
Fleming's gives fixed-price meal a tropical twist 
Industry groups laud Obama's small-business plan 
O’Broin named chair of WFF 
Quiznos offers to help franchisees lower rent 
Guard against dangerous, costly food safety incidents with education and enforcement 
Industry heads back to regulatory salt mines as lawmakers turn attention to sodium levels in food 
2009 Kitchen Innovations Award winners selected 
PepsiCo agrees to master distribution deal with Rockstar Energy Drink brand 
Zola’s custom suite inspires creativity in guests, sibling ventures 
NRA enters partnership with PMA, IFDA to tout uses for fresh produce 
Prix-fixe menus, e-marketing boost dismal sales at high-end restaurants 
Having words with Wayne Kostroski, Founder, Taste of the NFL 
RCA experts: Gen Y eaters demand flavor, portability 
On the Menu: Casa - Los Angeles, Calif. 
Root out pro-union staff with smart hiring process 
Labor pain: Tough times predicted for women 
Variety on the menu as QSR chains seek to energize sales 
Chuy’s: Guest-centric culture keeps turnover down, sales up 
Chains seek slam dunks with NCAA tourney tie-ins 
WFF kicks off annual leadership convention 
Landry’s posts 4Q profit, but sales slow 
Analyst: Casual chains should shrink for sales recovery 
McD units in So. Cal. offer locator for coffee 
Melting chefs’ hearts 
Upscale brands positioned as less luxury, more valuable 
Voices from the past: Conference speakers share words of wisdom 
NPD: Breakfast and snack dayparts draw guests to retail meals 
Oklahoma mulls menu labeling 
Falling beef prices help operators grow steak offerings 
N.C. operators embrace ‘complete’ smoking ban 
Friendly’s 3-D promotion will put kids in charge 
TableXchange reservation service to fold 
Bennigan’s extends its Blarney Blast festivities 
Corner Bakery to cater free meals for charities 
Fertitta buys 9% in McCormick & Schmick's 
Study: Local trend slow to catch on among consumers 
Cracker Barrel names Cochran EVP, CFO 
Report: Social networking grows but still challenges advertisers 
Operators: Call centers still relevant despite online ordering advances 
After the call, operators keep food safe during delivery 
Del Taco's marketing leader to exit 
Steak n Shake gets boost on improved sales 
Operators downplay Moody's list 
Wendy's, Arby's parent amends credit facility 
Popeyes' big changes fail to perk up sales 
Red Mango names Franks franchising VP 
Papa John’s picks new domestic president 
Burgerville looking to add beer, wine to menu 
Papa Murphy’s hires development VP 
Congress to reconsider LEAN Act 
Fishing for Lent business, Steak-Out uses scallops for bait 
LongHorn trots out 'West in You' ad campaign 
Islands closes unit; reorganizes internally 
Burger King settles N.C. harassment case 
Congress revisits card-check legislation 
NRAEF announces 2009 award winners 
Morton's expects big sales slump in 1Q 
BK unveils long-awaited Whopper Bar 
TV station busts NYC operators for inaccurate calorie data 
Small prices ensure mini desserts remain big area of interest 
Brands rely less on intuition, more on technology for site selection 
Dish of the Week: Pecan pie sundae 
Chains go green in effort to grow greenbacks 
Longtime admirer buys Pat & Oscar’s concept 
Operators look to beverages to boost profits 
Calif.’s proposed polystyrene ban could pack costly punch 
Private-equity firms flex savings clout in downturn 
Crisis creates common-sense opportunities for operators 
What’s Hot: Harlem, N.Y. 
Iron Chefs 
Make sure workers do not lash out during stress-filled times 
Providing the personal touch keeps Fox River Foods on top 
Chains get new lease on life by renegotiating rent terms 
BCA to honor former NRN editor 
McDonald’s warns on 1Q, sales still rise 
Cosi bolsters breakfast offerings 
Gordon Ramsay sells L.A. restaurant 
Restaurants offer escape from economic woes 
Tobacco strongholds move to ban smoking 
On the Menu: River House Restaurant 
Wine bars’ small footprints, lower labor costs win out in grim times 
Domino’s, Papa John’s get set to build upon improving sales trends 
Having Words with Thomas J. Baldwin Chairman, chief executive, Morton’s Restaurant Group 
Mama Fu’s takes care of business by targeting potential guests at their places of employment 
Wendy’s franchisee expects cost savings at energy-efficient units 
Facella: ‘Everything I know, I learned at McDonald’s’ 
Professional development: An investment in workers that pays dividends in tough times 
Tax on ‘luxury’ beverages puts burden on battered operators 
Chains move to pre-empt public calls for salt cuts 
Restaurant stocks tumble to new low 
House wins NRA support with companion food safety bill 
Summerberry Stack 
Sonic’s same-store sales slip in 2Q 
More menu labeling on tap as Congress set to revisit LEAN Act 
Beautiful Brands adds Crusty Croissant to portfolio 
McCormick & Schmick’s wants to hook customers amid sales slide 
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