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February 7, 2012
Chick-fil-A reports 2011 sales of $4 billion, eyes growth
Chick-fil-A outlined plans for growth in 2012
February 7, 2012
Two bidders compete in Real Mex auction
The hearing date for approval of a sale is scheduled for Feb. 10
February 6, 2012
China, new unit growth drive 4Q results at Yum! Brands
Revenue up 15% on strength in China
February 6, 2012
Commodities Corner: Volatile prices to persist
Expect another year of up-and-down costs.
February 6, 2012
Investor to buy O’Charley’s for $221M
Fidelity National Financial Inc. agreed to acquire O’Charley’s Inc.
February 2, 2012
Chipotle to hold line on pricing
Chipotle is not planning a systemwide menu price increase in 2012
February 2, 2012
Macaroni Grill rolls out interactive mentoring system
New system combines data analysis with personalized coaching
February 1, 2012
Chipotle comps up 11% in 4Q
Chipotle ended its 4Q and the year with sales increases over 11%
February 1, 2012
Landry’s clear to acquire Morton’s
Landry’s has completed its tender offer for shares of Morton’s Restaurant Group
February 1, 2012
NRA: Economy pressures consumers, but restaurants eye opportunities
Consumers demonstrating pent-up demand for dining out
February 1, 2012
NRA: Foodservice sales to hit record $632 billion
The U.S. foodservice industry is expected to post sales of $631.8 billion
January 31, 2012
Così 4Q sales rise 2.6%
Volatile year ends with sales swinging slightly positive
January 31, 2012
Restaurants report strong sales, traffic in December
NRA: Restaurant Performance Index at 102.2
January 30, 2012
Captain D’s looks to build on positive momentum
Captain D’s is aiming to build on sales growth it realized in 2011
January 30, 2012
Wendy's talks new marketing, menu plans
Chain attempts to highlight premium quick-service attributes
January 29, 2012
Biglari Holdings ups stake in Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Stake increased to 14.5 percent of shares outstanding
January 27, 2012
Starbucks outlines unit, product growth
Starbucks is continuing to pursue expansion plans both within and outside its units
January 26, 2012
Café Enterprises names Fred T. Grant, Jr. CFO of Fatz
Café Enterprises Inc. named Fred T. Grant, Jr. CFO of Fatz
January 26, 2012
Cold Stone franchisees sue parent company
A group of franchisees is suing parent company Cold Stone Creamery Inc.
January 26, 2012
Starbucks 1Q net increases 10%
Strong holiday sales helped drive a 10-percent increase in first-quarter profit
January 25, 2012
Axum Capital Partners acquires Wild Wing Café
Co-founder of Axum, Edna Morris, speaks with NRN
January 25, 2012
Growth drives sales at Smashburger
Smashburger grew its restaurant base by 55 percent in 2011
January 25, 2012
Quiznos avoids bankruptcy with restructuring
Ownership shifts to Avenue Capital Group in debt-for-equity swap
January 25, 2012
Quiznos avoids bankruptcy with restructuring
Ownership shifts to Avenue Capital Group in debt-for-equity swap
January 24, 2012
Brinker expands value strategy at Chili's
A Heard on the Call report following second quarter earnings
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