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May 2, 2012
Friendly's names Anthony Lavely EVP, chief marketing officer
Appointment fills last of vacated executive positions
May 1, 2012
DineEquity: Refranchising, upgrades strategy boosted 1Q results
Company is selling 39 Applebee's units, continues IHOP revamp
April 30, 2012
P.F. Chang’s Federico named 2012 Norman Award winner 

NRN announces Richard Federico as winner of the "Norman."
April 26, 2012
Jamba splits with Nestlé, targets consumer products
Company shifts from licensing, takes control of consumer packaged goods
April 25, 2012
Panera co-CEOs Ron Shaich and Bill Moreton outline company plans
Brand plans more drive-thrus, new products, more marketing
April 18, 2012
Panera COO John Maguire leaves to head Friendly's as CEO
Maguire succeeds Harsha Agadi at Friendly's
April 5, 2012
Ruby Tuesday to buy Lime Fresh for $24M
Brand also plans to close up to 27 underperforming Ruby Tuesday locations
April 2, 2012
At your service
Restaurants put focus on hospitality to build brands, increase market share
March 27, 2012
Applebee's, IHOP executives step down
Applebee's VP of menu strategy is among those departing
March 27, 2012
Perkins & Marie Callender’s names Jeffrey Warne CEO
Warne succeeds Joseph “Jay” Trungale
March 19, 2012
Starbucks debuts Evolution Fresh location
Coffeehouse chain aims to capture part of $3.4B juice market
March 16, 2012
Panera names Ron Shaich and Bill Moreton co-CEOs
Executives say transition formalizes an existing relationship
March 15, 2012
Outback Steakhouse parent files papers for potential IPO
OSI Restaurant Partners was a public company until 2007
March 12, 2012
Frisch's inks sale of Golden Corral locations
NRD Holdings to purchase the buffet restaurants
March 8, 2012
Ponderosa Franchising Co. opens first unit since 2009
Steakhouse is first new unit following Chapter 11 exit
March 6, 2012
Jamba Juice expands fresh juice line
Smoothie chain targets consumer demand for fresh juice
March 1, 2012
Kona Grill and Jamba Juice name new execs
Kona Grill Inc. and Jamba Inc. have named new top-level executives
February 24, 2012
Specialty Restaurants eyes return to growth
Company branches out to events, onsite foodservice
February 21, 2012
Culver’s eyes growth with brand messaging
NRN speaks with Culver's execs about new campaign
February 21, 2012
Jamba Inc. buys Talbott Teas
Emeryville, Calif.-based Jamba Inc. said it has acquired Talbott Teas
February 21, 2012
Jimmy John's pulls sprouts from menu
Sandwich chain responds after customers are sickened with E. coli
February 14, 2012
LEV Restaurant Group debuts Daily Kitchen & Wellness Bar
Fast-casual, health-focused concept opened in Las Vegas
February 9, 2012
Friendly’s CEO resigns
CMO Andrea McKenna will also leave company
February 8, 2012
Panera to expand table service, drive-thrus
Table service aims to position chain competitively
February 7, 2012
Panera eyes urban locations
COO Scott Davis speaks with Nation’s Restaurant News
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