Content about 2nd millennium

November 4, 2011
Restaurants honor military with Veterans Day promos
Promotions recognize former and active service members with free offers
September 28, 2011
Darden targets Olive Garden’s sluggish performance
Darden Restaurant looks to improve sales at Olive Garden
September 26, 2011
Target, reward, repeat
How four restaurant operators drive repeat traffic with loyalty programs
September 21, 2011
Seasons 52 plots growth plan
Darden Restaurants brand to add six locations over next year
September 2, 2011
Consumer Picks: Top 10 casual-dining chains
This is part of NRN’s Consumer Picks special report, produced in partnership with WD Partners.
August 8, 2011
Trivia game programs help boost repeat traffic, check averages
Casual-dining chains and independent bar-and-grill concepts are finding that trivia nights are not exactly trivial.
 They help build regular traffic, which is a boon to sales.
December 13, 2010
O'Charley's shutters 16 restaurants
Closures included 11 O'Charley's units, 5 Ninety Nine restaurants
September 19, 2010
Hooters lawsuit raises questions about racy restaurants’ policies
There’s a weighty issue working its way through Michigan courts.

August 6, 2010
Hot Concepts! 2010: Twin Peaks
Concept creator Randy Dewitt discusses the brand’s genesis from one of the chain’s restaurants. Also hear from Shannon Glaser, director of franchise development, as she outlines the chain’s growth prospects.
July 29, 2010
Carlson buys remaining stake in U.K. Friday's
Carlson plans to expand Friday's in the U.K.
July 14, 2010
Touring the Gulf: Adolfo Garcia, chef-owner in New Orleans
Adolfo Garcia, chef-owner of RioMar, La Boca, a Mano and Gusto in New Orleans, La., discusses the effects of the Gulf oil disaster on his restaurants' operations and attitudes among customers.
May 16, 2010
Innovator: Brad Blum
As the newly minted chief executive of Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Brad Blum addressed employees to...
April 18, 2010
Berman on Offense: Charities require the same scrutiny as businesses
There are many ways crooks can steal your hard-earned dollars, but I am especially hacked...
March 4, 2010
Canadian c-stores to serve Seattle's Best
SEATTLE Starbucks-owned Seattle’s Best Coffee will soon be available in more Canadian convenience stores as...
February 21, 2010
Industry echoes Olympic ideals
I admit it. I come from a family of Olympic junkies.
February 8, 2010
Friday's names Saunders int'l president
CARROLLTON Texas T.G.I. Friday's has appointed Ian Saunders to the new post of president and...
January 16, 2010
Restaurant industry helping Haiti
During times of crisis — large or small, foreign or domestic — the restaurant industry...
November 12, 2009
Togo’s debuts Mini Classics sandwiches
SAN JOSE Calif. Small continues to be big business in the restaurant industry, as sandwich...
October 1, 2009
Subway inks marketing deal with NBC Sports
MILFORD Conn. Subway will team up with NBC Sports this season for a multiplatform marketing...
September 8, 2009
Camaro conflict drives Papa John’s to court
LOUISVILLE Ky. Papa John’s International has filed a civil action in Jefferson County Circuit Court...
July 28, 2009
Restaurants Unlimited discounts gift cards
SEATTLE Restaurants Unlimited Inc. said it is offering guests 25 percent off all gift card...
May 26, 2009
Papa John’s puts car-centered promo in drive
LOUISVILLE Ky. Papa John’s Pizza founder and chief executive John Schnatter hit the road Wednesday...
May 25, 2009
This week in supplier news
Jamba Juice has partnered with Oregon Ice Cream and Think Wow Toys. Also this week:...
May 17, 2009
Hooters
At first glance, the name Hooters doesn’t necessarily inspire words like family or loyalty. But...
January 20, 2009
Chili’s opens restaurant in El Salvador
DALLAS Chili’s Grill & Bar said Wednesday it has opened its first restaurant in El...
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