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April 30, 2012
P.F. Chang’s Federico named 2012 Norman Award winner 

NRN announces Richard Federico as winner of the "Norman."
October 27, 2011
P.F. Chang's 3Q net down nearly 40%
Company testing new pricing, menu strategies to help drive sales
October 12, 2011
Casual-dining chains in for rocky 2012
Economic challenges for casual-dining chains will persist into 2012
August 22, 2011
Pei Wei debuts “Diner Selects” combos at lower price
Pei Wei is offering new menu pricing under the combo banner of “Diner Select”
July 27, 2011
P.F. Chang’s outlines turnaround plan
P.F. Chang's lays out turnaround strategy
March 21, 2011
Pei Wei units still closed after raids
Chain working to hire replacement staff after arrest of 26 workers over ID theft
March 16, 2011
P.F. Chang’s expands happy hour menu
More casual-dining chains emphasizing their bar specials
March 7, 2011
Chains face more scrutiny over illegal hires
26 Pei Wei workers arrested in Arizona for identity theft
February 16, 2011
P.F. Chang's 4Q profit rises
Same-store sales up at both brands as price hikes offset traffic declines
February 14, 2011
Cardwell named president of P.F. Chang's
He most recently was CEO at Boston Market
January 4, 2011
K.C. Moylan named president of Pei Wei
He previously served as chief operating officer for the fast-casual chain.
December 6, 2010
True Food Kitchen teams with wellness author 
to sell food with healthful halo

True Food Kitchen bases its appeal on good-for-you food without an in-your-face health message.


The 2-year-old creation of Arizona’s Fox Restaurant Concepts and best-selling wellness author Dr. Andrew Weil opened its third unit in Scottsdale, Ariz., Nov. 15, and plans a fourth in Austin, Texas, early next year. The company is eyeing locations on the East Coast, as well.


VIDEO: Kent Walker, general manager for True Food Kitchen, talks about the concept's mission

October 26, 2010
P.F. Chang’s retail product sales soar
Revenue from chain's line of frozen dinners surpass expected figures
August 23, 2010
Spirits rising: Chains adopt artisanal flair to conjure up stronger bar sales
Legal Sea Foods, the 31-unit casual-dining chain, has tapped a top mixologist to help upgrade the restaurants’ bar operations. The 200-unit P.F. Chang’s is employing back-of-the-house staffers to juice ginger and purée hibiscus for its progressively more adventurous drinks menu.
July 28, 2010
P.F. Chang's 2Q sales, profit increase
Improved traffic and a menu price increase helped drive performance.
July 26, 2010
P.F. Chang's tests new happy hour menu
The new menu is offered in addition to the chain's line of small plates.
July 7, 2010
Fox expands True Food Kitchen concept
Fox plans to open two True Food Kitchens this year.
April 11, 2009
Restaurants look to treat diners on Tax Day
Call it tax relief you can taste. ...
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