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Sitemap - October 2009

After strong 3rd-Q profit, Yum expects 4th-Q sales to stay soft 
Ventura Foods taps former PepsiCo exec Furman as prexy, CEO 
Innovation key to recovery, MUFSO ’09 attendees say 
Trust is key trait for sales reps, says USHG’s Garutti 
Costly credit card interchange fees an unfair burden on operators, guests 
Costly eco-friendly laws overlook industry’s proactive green efforts 
Focus on retaining loyal guests instead of fighting for new ones 
Chains profit with ‘staycation’ specials when guests cut travel 
What's Hot: San Diego 
Having words with Dennis Riese, chief executive, The Riese Organization 
Dining makes an impression, so make sure to give the right one 
Bruegger’s Greco named Operator of Year at MUFSO’s 50th anniversary celebration 
Sponsoring music videos gets McD the eyes and ears of the 18-to-34-year-old age group 
Escalating steaks: Beef sales sizzle as guests go crazy for bargains on premium cuts 
Dinnerhouses pick up pace with fast-food strategies 
McKennie’s soul food draws celebrities, locals 
Grilled mackerel salad with garlic-chile-lime dressing 
Ex-Caribou CEO joins Boardwalk franchisee 
Commodity costs stable, but pricing power falls 
‘Mad cow’ concerns spur beef tongue recalls 
Sizzler franchisee buys Little Caesar's operator 
Restaurants' 3Q results likely to show slow sales 
Domino's offers $5.99 carryout pizzas 
Vollrath chief exec Belot resigns; former COO Bartelt takes reins after yearlong transition 
Employers prepare for hikes in unemployment tax rates 
IFMA’s Distributor Awards recognize three foodservice companies that do things right 
On a roll: Meals on wheels viewed as recession-proof franchise plan 
ChickPita aims to take its Mediterranean cuisine to national audience 
Wine-filled barrels roll into vogue as economical, environmental alternative to bottles 
NRN Featured Beverage: Cherry Limeade 
Historic Rancho de Chimayó reopens 
Sonny’s begins social media blitz 
Benihana finishes rollout of new menu 
Update: Colorado wages set to fall, questions emerge for tipped workers 
Metromedia Steakhouses exits Ch. 11 
Restaurateurs want to extend Restaurant Week success 
NRN Featured Cocktail: The Rumble 
Family dining poised to prosper with value, broad appeal 
Luby’s closes 25 locations to stem losses 
Rubio’s stock surges on buyout news 
NYC restaurants to offer delivery specials 
Deadline looms for sale of Julia Child and Robert Mondavi’s Copia 
Sales of ethnic foods to hit $2.1 billion 
Lentz named executive chef at Chicago's McCormick Place 
Consumers split on effectiveness of economy in ads 
Teens seek value, preferably at Starbucks 
September comps fall at Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s 
Rubio’s receives $80M buyout offer 
Mediterranean restaurant concepts look to expand 
CiCi's Pizza lowers buffet prices 
Duo of poussin 
PETA presses Jack in the Box on slaughter methods 
Fuddruckers to upgrade its beef 
Culver’s offers meals under $4 
Domino’s 3Q profit rises but sales fall 
Red Mango adds Pumpkin Spice LTO 
Wolfgang Puck debuts retail iced coffee 
Analyze This: Darden sees profits rise, sales trends remaining weak 
Scandridge: McD aims to grow green practices 
Having words with Mike Gibbons, president, Main Street Ventures Inc. chairman, National Restaurant Association 
Pre-emptive protection keeps guests, operators safe 
Operators pair meetings, meals and see opportunities for growth 
Custom Restaurant & Hospitality Group buys Millie’s Restaurant & Bakery in $2.9M deal 
Adapting chain mindset with indie way of thinking levels playing field 
People Report’s 3rd-Q index predicts job growth for QSRs 
Esquire's best new restaurants of 2009 
Bud Boswell named chef at steakhouse chains 
Grocer Wegmans opens full-service restaurant 
Pizza Inn renews franchisee incentives 
Wolfgang Puck debuts retail iced coffee 
Operators in Atlanta fight forced green conversions 
Chefs find fried chicken has legs 
Billboards ‘super-size’ McD’s Angus message 
Uno’s pizza party for U.S. troops took careful planning, execution 
As grocery prices drop, consumers cut back on restaurant visits 
Huddle House celebrates its 45th birthday with redesigned logo, social media initiative 
Old-school attention to detail keeps folks coming to Caspers 
NRA, IFA advocate for tax incentives 
Asking about H1N1can expose risk to lawsuit 
Starbucks sues former exec hired by Dunkin’ 
Dunkin' Brands hires new CMO 
'Bachelorette' hungry for restaurant men 
Chef Patricia Yeo relocates to Boston 
Wendy's keeps focus on value 
The burger takes a trip around the world 
Pizza Patrón names Estrada president 
Wendy's highlights freshness in new ad push 
DHS rescinds long-contested ‘no-match’ rule 
Latest sales signs from casual dining don’t deliver 
Papa Bello to purchase Kebab Café 
Marcel Desaulniers sells The Trellis 
S. Calif. Taco Bell stores offer cupcakes, juice bar 
McDonald's aims to grow green practices 
Ventura Foods names Furman president, CEO 
Dunkin' highlights pumpkin and apple flavors in fall LTOs 
Yum says soft sales to continue in 4Q 
Burger King’s crown jewel in Amsterdam reopens with new design 
Hawaii to raise unemployment insurance tax 
Uno unveils multigrain flatbread pizza crust 
Menu makers, experts discuss emerging food trends 
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