Content about Alabama

January 4, 2012
McCormick & Schmick's units closed after Landry's completes tender offer
Six restaurants close in Alabama, Arizona, California and Ohio
September 5, 2011
Kevin Miles
Having Words With: Kevin Miles, president, Zoës Kitchen
August 23, 2011
'Breastaurant' chain Twin Peaks taps Hooters execs for growth
Former Hooters CEO Coby Brooks leads new franchise team
August 22, 2011
John Kunkel
Having Words With: John Kunkel, founder and chief executive, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
August 22, 2011
Operator makes smooth transition to better-burger concept
Restaurant vet Lindsey Crowley made the transition from fine casual to fast casual and found it just as rewarding.
August 22, 2011
Stir-fry chains eye growth in Southeast
Stir-fry brands are setting their sights on new markets around the country, particularly the Southeast.
August 19, 2011
Q&A: Chef Anthony Russo
Texas chef talks building an Italian restaurant empire in the South
August 10, 2011
Q&A: Kevin Miles, Zoës Kitchen president
Zoës Kitchen has opened two new restaurants in the past week
August 2, 2011
The latest chefs on the move
See a Top Chef All-Star's new restaurant plans and Bertucci's new exec chef
July 11, 2011
Eye on the storm
Being ready for the unexpected is one way to minimize — or at least more strategically handle — a disaster’s impact, according to operators who’ve recently navigated destructive incidents.
July 11, 2011
Immigration nation
Lawmakers in many states are taking immigration-related matters into their own hands.
June 27, 2011
Miles McMath
Miles McMath, executive chef at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, describes his approach to the menu.
June 8, 2011
Bojangles’ steps up expansion
Quick-service chicken chain opens 500th unit
May 4, 2011
Denny’s expands presence on college campuses
Chain will target areas surrounding universities
May 4, 2011
Denny’s expands presence on college campuses
Chain will target areas surrounding universities
April 19, 2011
Taco Bell beef lawsuit dropped
Chain: Plaintiff withdrew suit 'after reviewing the facts'
April 13, 2011
Greg Dollarhyde named CEO at Veggie Grill
Industry veteran tasked with growing West Coast vegan chain
April 4, 2011
Growth Chains: Zoës Kitchen revamps 
menu, decor to boost appeal
After three years of fine-tuning, Zoës Kitchen is harnessing the power of the Mediterranean diet to fuel expansion.

March 21, 2011
Finalists named for James Beard Awards
More newcomers make it onto this year’s list
February 21, 2011
Genghis Grill CEO combines business, pleasure
Growing the stir-fry chain is both serious business and serious fun for Al Bahkta
December 13, 2010
O'Charley's shutters 16 restaurants
Closures included 11 O'Charley's units, 5 Ninety Nine restaurants
November 17, 2010
Theater giant AMC expands dining options
Company's dine-in theater concept includes premium dining and a bar-lounge
November 5, 2010
Papa John's on the end of its bowl game sponsorship
Company would have had to make a larger investment to continue sponsoring the Papajohns.com Bowl.
November 5, 2010
Tuna loins recalled over health risks
Three cases of possible histamine scombroid poisoning reported
September 19, 2010
Operators follow suits against colleges, contractors over meal plans
Operators are watching to see what happens as three lawsuits filed by students last month against Alabama universities and their foodservice contractors work through the courts.

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