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September 7, 2011
Analysts: Positive on Darden, despite bumps
Financial analysts offer their takes on the company's projected performance
September 2, 2011
Consumer Picks: Top 10 casual-dining chains
This is part of NRN’s Consumer Picks special report, produced in partnership with WD Partners.
August 22, 2011
Darden goes greener at HQ
Solar panel roofing to reduce energy use at LEED certified campus
August 19, 2011
Olive Garden rolls out annual LTO
Olive Garden rolled out its annual Never Ending Pasta Bowl LTO this week.
August 8, 2011
Hot Concepts! 2011: Crave
Casual chain weathers recession 
with upscale touches, value focus
August 8, 2011
Multiunit franchisee's high-tech training is helping him grow his QSR portfolio
Aziz Hashim gave up a high-paying electrical engineer job to jump to quick-service restaurants. He now runs NRD Holdings LLC, which franchises Popeyes, Checkers and Domino's units throughout the country.
August 8, 2011
Press 101
Press 101, a fast-fine concept specializing in sandwiches and wines, was inspired by French sidewalk cafes.
August 8, 2011
Press 101
Press 101, a fast-fine concept specializing in sandwiches and wines, was inspired by French sidewalk cafes.
August 5, 2011
Quick-service restaurants hit customers' sweet tooth
Krystal, Sonic, Wendy’s and Checkers roll out sweet treats
August 4, 2011
Suds on tap, but the food is delivered
World of Beer pub chain concept, led by former Outback Steakhouse execs
July 26, 2011
Red Lobster ads aim for personal connection
Red Lobster's new ad campaign aims to broaden the brand’s appeal
July 22, 2011
Q&A: Jair Coser, founder of Fogo de Chão
Brazilian churrascaria says timing is right for expansion
July 11, 2011
Switching gears
Panera Bread’s largest franchisee, Al Covelli's Covelli Enterprises operates 200 Panera restaurants in five states.
June 28, 2011
Well-appointed promos at KFC, Red Robin
KFC and Red Robin create new positions as a marketing tool
June 24, 2011
Taqueria del Sol grows in fast-casual Mexican category
Taqueria del Sol is expanding in the fast-casual Mexican category
June 23, 2011
Analyst: Promotion fuels Red Lobster traffic, comps
Four courses for $15 pays off for seafood chain
June 14, 2011
Employee retention a key to success
Long-term employees offer an outstanding asset to a hospitality company
June 10, 2011
Schlotzsky’s Deli returns to Florida
Schlotzsky’s Deli plans to open new restaurants in Orlando and Tampa
June 8, 2011
Bojangles’ steps up expansion
Quick-service chicken chain opens 500th unit
June 1, 2011
A hot list of Darden acquisition targets
Analyst outlines picks for possible chain purchases by Darden Restaurants
May 30, 2011
Growth Chains: Little Greek

At first blush, Nick Vojnovic and Sigrid Bratic might seem like an odd couple as partners of the fast-casual Little Greek Restaurant chain.


Vojnovic, 51, a Corning, N.Y. native, is the gregarious, fast-talking former face of the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s sports pub chain, which he helped grow from 30 restaurants to 270 in 23 states during a dozen years as president of the chain’s parent company. He is also the former chairman of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.


May 30, 2011
Veteran presence
Bryan Lockwood is an industry veteran whose acquisition-hungry restaurant company currently boasts 13 brands and 68 locations.
May 24, 2011
Former McD exec readies launch of LYFE Kitchen
The health-focused fast-casual concept set to debut in August
May 16, 2011
Darden shuffles execs at top brands
Darden picks new leaders for Red Lobster and Olive Garden
May 16, 2011
Operators owning the night
Chains are staying up late to rack up sales and cachet.
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