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February 6, 2012
Commodities Corner: Volatile prices to persist
Expect another year of up-and-down costs.
January 25, 2012
Quiznos avoids bankruptcy with restructuring
Ownership shifts to Avenue Capital Group in debt-for-equity swap
January 17, 2012
Applebee’s tip credit case to go to trial
Applebee’s tip credit lawsuit will go to trial later this year
January 10, 2012
Friendly’s exits Ch. 11
Friendly Ice Cream Corp. has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
January 2, 2012
Restaurants brace for minimum wage hikes
Increases hit eight states Jan. 1, Washington state wage rises to $9 per hour
December 27, 2011
Restaurants plan for commodity inflation, menu price increases
Going into 2012, more of the same is expected
December 5, 2011
Strategic thinking, inside the box
Jim Sullivan on innovation in the industry.
November 29, 2011
Sbarro exits Chapter 11
Sbarro Inc. has exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
November 21, 2011
After bankruptcy auction, Friendly’s parent could go back to old owner
Friendly's may end up back with Sun Capital after bankruptcy proceedings play out.
November 21, 2011
Obama signs veterans job stimulus bill
Foodservice industry supports action, hiring of veterans
November 11, 2011
OSI: Comps positive at Outback Steakhouse, others
Company's 3Q net loss widens, EBITDA increases
November 2, 2011
Texas Roadhouse grapples with rising food prices
High commodity costs will make 2012 difficult for Texas Roadhouse
October 7, 2011
Sbarro aims to exit bankruptcy this year
Sbarro Inc. aims to exit bankruptcy before year’s end
September 26, 2011
Cloudy future
The American consumer has lost its sense of optimism again, which is dragging down restaurant visits and spending, say officials at global market research firm The NPD Group
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September 19, 2011
Study: Deal sites help restaurants draw new customers
Benefits of offering online-based deals tend to outweigh negatives
September 19, 2011
Study: Restaurant traffic declines
Guest counts drop from April to June, although 2Q sales rise overall
September 15, 2011
A Chicago deep-dish bankruptcy battle
Chicago-based Gino’s East could buy assets of competitor Giordano’s Pizza
September 6, 2011
Restaurants and a possible double dip
Consumers hold the cards when it comes to restaurant industry’s fate
September 5, 2011
Courting public opinion
Nation's Restaurant News executive editor Robin Lee Allen shares insights on the Sept. 5, 2011, issue of NRN.
September 1, 2011
Consumer Picks: How does your brand stack up?
NRN presents a comprehensive study of customer attitudes towards 139 restaurant brands.
September 1, 2011
Outback settles tip-sharing lawsuit
Company will pay $1.25M to server plaintiffs in Minnesota
August 22, 2011
Banking on the right choice
Choosing an investment banker to sell your company
August 18, 2011
Popeyes 2Q sales positive, unit growth ahead
Corporate revenue and same-store sales trends remained positive in 2Q at AFC Enterprises
August 1, 2011
Marco's Pizza adds to franchise lending toolbox
Chain offers personal-guarantee insurance to aid franchise expansion
July 6, 2011
Analyst: Commodity prices have peaked
Analyst argues that commodity prices have peaked
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