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May 19, 2011
The NRA Show 2011

 Follow the NRN team as we hit the NRA Show floor. Visit the At the Show page for on-the-scene news, live Twitter streams, and more.

May 15, 2010
MenuMasters 2010

More than 300 professionals attend the MenuMasters Awards Ceremonies each May. This gala event is presented by Nation's Restaurant News and sponsored by Ventura Foods, LLC. In 2010, the MenuMasters Awards Ceremonies will take place on Saturday May 22, 2010 at the Drake Hotel in downtown Chicago.

May 5, 2012
Cinco de Mayor
Catching a glimpse of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel at the NRA Show
May 5, 2012
Heard @ the NRA Show: First day tweets
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Rick Bayless, chef wear fashion show, and more
April 30, 2012
NRA Show preview: NRN editors' restaurant picks
Picks run the gamut of Chicago's diverse food scene
January 11, 2012
McD reimaging boosts franchisee’s business
Take a look inside a remodeled McDonald's unit in Illinois
September 15, 2011
Darden goes more healthful with Michelle Obama’s support
Darden Restaurants Inc. will cut calories and sodium in its menu items
September 15, 2011
VIDEO: Restaurant exec on healthcare, incentives
John Kunkel says that healthcare, tax rates and incentives are a challenge
August 10, 2011
BK's menu overhaul goes far beyond burgers
The chain is testing smoothies, oatmeal and other non-burger items
August 9, 2011
Hot Concepts! 2011: FöD
Campus dining gets an update with digital ordering, made-to-order meals
August 8, 2011
McD posts positive July sales trends
U.S. units book 4.4% same-store sales increase
July 26, 2011
McD increases commitment to a more healthful menu
The chain will add fruit and reduce fries in Happy Meals
July 25, 2011
Movers and shakers
Between bankruptcies, franchisor-franchisee transactions and private-equity deals, the restaurant industry saw a wave of deal making in 2010 well above 2009 levels.
July 11, 2011
Expect the unexpected
NRN executive editor Robin Lee Allen offers insights on the July 11, 2011 issue of Nation's Restaurant News.
June 27, 2011
Chains aim for summer sales with frozen drinks and treats
Restaurant chains are taking advantage of warmer temperatures to offer sales-building, ice-cold drinks.
June 13, 2011
Turnaround artist
Profile of Red Robin chief executive Steve Carley.
June 8, 2011
McDonald’s same-store sales rise 3.1% in May
Slow growth misses Wall Street expectations
June 8, 2011
Restaurants put their spin on wraps
Boston Market and Fazoli's test new wraps as chains expand menus
June 7, 2011
Restaurants expect strong summer employment
Projected 4.6-percent jump from March 2011 figures
June 2, 2011
McD rides steady message as rivals struggle
Burger King and Wendy’s are undergoing big changes in their marketing departments
May 30, 2011
Veteran presence
Bryan Lockwood is an industry veteran whose acquisition-hungry restaurant company currently boasts 13 brands and 68 locations.
May 20, 2011
McD execs face critics at shareholder meeting
At its annual meeting, McDonald's defended its marketing to kids
May 18, 2011
Favorite dining destinations in Chicago
Gearing up for the NRA Show, the Penton Restaurant Group picks its favorite Chicago restaurants
May 16, 2011
Redistributors help solve LTO supply-side issues
When chains seek to increase business with limited-time offers, the potential for problems behind the scenes is high. Forecasting the correct volume of products to use in the promotions is extremely challenging, especially when there are a number of units with regional taste differences.
May 13, 2011
Restaurants on how to make school food better
Restaurants help improve the availability of healthful food in school.
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