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August 29, 2011
Sonic's Limeades for Learning awards cash to schools
Drive-in customers can vote on school projects for the chain to aid
August 22, 2011
Tighter supplies to drive 2012 beef prices
Drought-induced early placement of feeders has caused feedlot numbers to swell, but those increases have come at the expense of off-feedlot numbers.
August 19, 2011
Q&A: Chef Anthony Russo
Texas chef talks building an Italian restaurant empire in the South
August 11, 2011
Hot Concepts 2011!: Twisted Root Burger Co.
Fun-loving burger concept pairs quality food with lively atmosphere
June 27, 2011
Back to basics
Profile of restaurateur Bill Shumate
June 10, 2011
Schlotzsky’s Deli returns to Florida
Schlotzsky’s Deli plans to open new restaurants in Orlando and Tampa
May 31, 2011
Hooters pitches in for tornado relief
Atlanta-based chain offers food, other help
May 17, 2011
Freebirds World Burrito prepares to franchise
Parent company of the Freebirds World Burrito introduces franchising program
February 4, 2011
Winter weary restaurants could lose sales
Analyst identifies chains most exposed and most sensitive to winter weather
February 2, 2011
Gatti’s expanding GattiTown concept
Franchisee to open 4 of the entertainment centers
January 7, 2011
Pairing savory pies and wine

Each month, members of the Court of Master Sommeliers, an international association of wine experts, suggest wine pairings for popular menu items. Here, they offer up both premium and bargain wines that complement savory pies. The sommeliers do not represent or have a financial interest in any of their recommendations.

Ron Edwards, MS, consultant, Charlevoix, Mich.

December 16, 2010
Sonic buys back $62.5M in debt

Sonic Corp. said Wednesday it has repurchased $62.5 million of the company’s debt through a privately negotiated deal.

The Oklahoma City, Okla.-based parent company to the 3,500-unit drive-in chain said the purchase, combined with regularly scheduled principal payments, helps to bolster its capital structure and provide added financial flexibility.

Sonic said it expects to see a gain of about $5 million on the extinguishment of the Class A-1 variable funding senior notes.

December 9, 2010
Genghis Grill parent buys 33 Yum units
The Chalak Group acquires KFC, Taco Bell and Long John Silver's locations
November 16, 2010
Top That! Pizza offers quicker service with fast-cooking ovens

Featuring a simple, streamlined open kitchen design centered on fast-cooking impingement ovens and a lavish display of toppings, a new build-your-own pizza concept in Tulsa, Okla., is drawing lunchtime crowds.

November 2, 2010
Beautiful Brands debuts ‘build-your-own pizza’ concept
Eatery allows customers to choose their own crusts, sauces and toppings
November 2, 2010
Live coverage of election results

What the voting signals for restaurants

October 3, 2010
Economic downturn has customers focused on ambience
While price, value and convenience are still top of mind, many consumers are also in search of restaurants they can feel connected to, where the atmosphere echoes their current sentiments and feels right.
August 9, 2010
Hot Concepts! 2010: Twin Peaks
Texas ‘breastaurant’ concept lures guests with cold beer, hot food and showy staff.
August 5, 2010
Meet the Master Sommeliers
Learn more about the masters picking each month's wines.
August 2, 2010
Texas Roadhouse founder on new Aspen Creek concept
Kent Taylor describes the decor and menu of the new casual-dining concept.
June 10, 2010
T.G.I. Friday's franchisee files for bankruptcy
BiState Bistro Associates, a 12-unit T.G.I. Friday's franchisee, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week, a result of financial hardships stemming from the closure of the operator’s 13th location in Fayetteville, Ark.
May 31, 2010
Freebirds World Burrito
When a new Freebirds World Burrito unit is about to open, fervent fans frequently pitch a tent city on the grounds in order to be among its first patrons. And this year, as the chain 
doubles in size, fandom has been especially intense.

May 10, 2010
Lettuce recall grows over E. coli fears
Vaughan Foods is voluntarily recalling romaine products for foodservice with “use by” dates of...
March 23, 2010
Sonic outlines plan to reverse falling sales
OKLAHOMA CITY Sonic Corp. executives said they have a menu of new food items, value...
March 15, 2010
A look at industry same-store sales
Nearly all public restaurant companies reported fourth-quarter same-store sales results this month, and winter storms...
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