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Sitemap - July 2009

Ruth’s Hospitality 2Q profit, sales fall 
Restaurant operators still feeling the pain 
Sodexo retail group to debut burger concept 
Stevi B's taps Hobbs for field operations post 
Subway sued after worker was injured in shooting 
Yoshinoya expands menu with barbecue plates 
Analyst cuts McD stock expectations 
Charley’s Grilled Subs to promote brand's “hot”-ness 
UPDATE: U.S. House passes food-safety bill 
Restaurants Unlimited discounts gift cards 
Maggiano's expands two-for-one deal 
Smashburger plans more growth 
Redstone American Grill moves on 
Wendy’s names Kapkan Thaler new ad agency 
Wood Ranch unveils new cocktails 
DineEquity posts 2Q profit despite falling sales 
Buffalo Wild Wings’ 2Q earnings up 24.2% 
Study: Operators will pay more for safer produce 
Capriotti's hires McAlister's vet Walls as COO 
2009 Fine Dining Hall of Fame: Blue Ginger 
Yum expects softer U.S. sales for the second half of fiscal ’09 
Upscale indies take page from QSRs with $5 deals 
2009 Fine Dining Hall of Fame: Michael Mina Bellagio 
2009 Fine Dining Hall of Fame: New Rivers 
Having words with Carl Howard, chief executive, Fazoli’s 
2009 Fine Dining Hall of Fame 
2009 Fine Dining Hall of Fame: Nana Restaurant 
College dining services tap into international street cuisines 
LEYE founder Melman wins NRN’s Pioneer Award for ’09 
Corn prices expected to drop as USDA ups plant projection 
Beer, Wine & Spirits: Beyond the sophomoric shot: The 10 steps of tequila enlightenment 
Karcher grandkids beat sales mark with new unit 
Investing in workers’ happiness is smart, even in a recession 
Applebee’s gift reaches $1.6M for Alex’s charity 
French grill helps Florida chef go more casual 
Suozzi’s proposed tax may seem tiny, but it could add up for QSRs 
Starbucks returns to its neighborhood roots with new 15th Avenue prototype 
2009 Fine Dining Hall of Fame: Bouley 
2009 Fine Dining Hall of Fame: Barolo Grill 
Cheesecake Factory to debut kids' menu 
Bearclaw Coffee, Askar Brands ink co-branding deal 
Otis, Brooks and Brandon to share strategies at MUFSO 
O'Charley's offers two entrees for $14.99 
NRA applauds effort to restore meal tax deduction 
Recession puts dent in U.S. restaurant count 
Alice Waters 
2009 Fine Dining Hall of Fame: Herbsaint Bar and Restaurant 
2009 Fine Dining Hall of Fame: The Slanted Door 
2009 Fine Dining Hall of Fame: Michael’s on East 
Hospitality student gives Peace Corps a chance 
Visits to the Hill allow small-business owners to distribute crucial information to legislators 
2009 Fine Dining Hall of Fame: Naha 
Operators aim to scuttle Tenn. concealed-gun law 
Newsmaker: Stephen DiPrima 
Sex does sell, but some operators may be advised to lower their hemlines and raise their standards 
Chains, franchisees square off over discounted menu items 
Service is key to the DSR relationship at The Lobster Pound 
Ambitious marketing ignites sales at grand opening for independent wood-fired pizzeria 
Analyze This: Starbucks Corp. 
Morton’s settles wage-and-hour claims 
Calif. man sues Claim Jumper over condom in soup 
Dunkin’ Donuts rolls out new chicken sandwich 
Cheesecake's 2Q profit slips, traffic stabilizes 
Romaine recall expanded 
BJ’s profit jumps 52% in 2Q 
Salmonella worries prompt romaine recall 
New ownership for J. Christopher’s 
McD sued over Ill. Hepatitis A outbreak 
MCD profit falls in 2Q on stronger dollar 
Denny’s sued over sodium levels 
Quiznos offers 2nd sub for $1 for limited time 
T.G.I. Friday’s offers $5 off friends’ meals 
Domino’s 2Q profit falls 22% 
Red Mango to debut probiotic-enhanced teas 
Beautiful Brands adds Caz’s to portfolio 
UPDATE: Starbucks swings back to profit in 3Q 
P.F. Chang’s cost cutting lifts 2Q 
Slice of life: Papa John’s CEO hits the road 
Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s see sales slip in June, July 
Women’s Foodservice Forum names prexy 
Pizza Fusion franchisee takes green to another level in Illinois 
Operators revitalize chocolate desserts with new twists 
Krispy Kreme franchisee emerges from Ch. 11 
Campbell, Miller join Real Mex board 
Industry divided on federal menu-labeling bill 
Jack in the Box franchisee inks $12M 
This week in supplier news 
People Report index shows signs of job growth 
A new My Favorite Muffin debuts 
Having words with Lane Cardwell, chief executive, Boston Market Corp. 
Employee advocates honor exceptional restaurant workplaces 
For capital-thirsty businesses, financing begins to trickle 
NPD: Traffic declines, consumer pessimism hint at slow recovery 
Slinging mud: Chefs create dishes that look like dirt 
Chains join tweet/text crowd, chirp about social-media success 
As immigration issue resurfaces, operators must make voices heard 
NRN names 2009 Hot Concepts! winners 
CRCA survey says chains still cutting pay, staffing 
Krystal unveils new energy drink 
Del Taco debuts two new breakfast items 
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