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February 7, 2012
Panera eyes urban locations
COO Scott Davis speaks with Nation’s Restaurant News
February 7, 2012
Yum outlines plans for sales growth, expansion abroad
Yum! outlines expansion abroad and profit growth in the United States
February 6, 2012
Commodities Corner: Volatile prices to persist
Expect another year of up-and-down costs.
February 6, 2012
Purchasing power
Experts advise streamlining in key areas to reduce costs in supply chain.
February 6, 2012
Special Report: Smart machines
Operators invest in efficient, multitasking equipment to cut costs, boost sales.
February 3, 2012
A look at today’s consumer
Restaurant operators must understand what motivates consumers
February 3, 2012
Behind the scenes with Domino’s on Super Bowl Sunday
NRN speaks with Lance Shinabarger, VP of infrastructure and security
February 2, 2012
Chipotle to hold line on pricing
Chipotle is not planning a systemwide menu price increase in 2012
February 2, 2012
Government ties Taco Bell to outbreak investigation
Taco Bell has been linked to a recent outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis
February 2, 2012
Landry’s shutters eight Morton’s restaurants
Landry’s Inc. on Wednesday shuttered at least eight Morton’s units
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
CIA expands, broadens curriculum
CIA president Tim Ryan discusses the culinary school's future plans
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
McDonald’s UK tests family-friendly design
McD is testing a more family-friendly design in the UK and Germany
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
Restaurant workers group sues Darden Restaurants
Restaurant Opportunities Centers files lawsuit against Darden
January 31, 2012
The Counter debuts Burger Bar delivery, catering service
The Counter is launching a delivery and catering option called Burger Bar
January 30, 2012
Burger King–Friendly's hybrid opens in New Jersey
Friendly's hopeful for potential growth opportunity
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 27, 2012
Furr’s Fresh Buffet expands in Texas
Buffet Partners L.P. plans to open a new Furr’s Fresh Buffet in San Antonio
January 27, 2012
Quiznos eyes growth after restructuring
Quiznos is aiming for growth in 2012 with a new prototype
January 27, 2012
Starbucks outlines unit, product growth
Starbucks is continuing to pursue expansion plans both within and outside its units
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
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