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March 19, 2012
Under the Toque: Tony Gemignani
Pizza-tossing champ cashes in with restaurants, cooking school.
March 16, 2012
Sizzler franchisee discusses chain’s growth
NRN speaks with California franchisee Tony Lutfi
July 25, 2011
Operators push for EBT acceptance at restaurants
Operators are supporting a program to allow those in need to use SNAP benefits in restaurants
June 27, 2011
Government at a Glance
Recent government goings-on from across the country.
March 3, 2011
Restaurants ready to grow again
New report outlines unit growth plans for various restaurant chains
January 21, 2011
NRN 50: Package deal
Operators entice diners with creative variations on the fixed-price meal
December 19, 2010
Calif. inspectors propose grace period for menu labeling
With specifics of federal rules unclear, group urges penalty-free enforcement of state law
December 16, 2010
CSPI files suit vs. McD Happy Meals
CSPI first warned McDonald’s in June it would sue to halt marketing practices.
September 30, 2010
Gordon Biersch to open fast-casual location
Casual-dining chain the latest to venture into the fast-growing sector
September 2, 2010
Pinkberry ramps up growth, adds takeout containers
The yogurt chain will debut another 11 locations over the next two months.
July 23, 2010
Heard on the call: Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chain’s smaller, cheaper prototype spurs growth.
July 14, 2010
Five Guys eyes international expansion
With U.S. development rights sold out, Five Guys looks overseas.
June 3, 2010
Jack in the Box closes restaurant deals
Numerous deals for Jack in the Box restaurants, including the final sale of 66 locations formerly owned by bankrupt franchisee Kobra Associates, as well as the sale of 21 corporate locations in Northern California, have closed in recent weeks.
May 26, 2010
Jamba Juice outlines sales drivers

Jamba Juice parent company Jamba Inc. said this week that turnaround efforts have given the smoothie chain traction in the first quarter, and officials pledged to deliver positive sales for the full year.

New traffic drivers include a move into the coffee arena, as well as permanent value menu offerings.

March 25, 2010
California county to debate kids’ meal marketing
SAN JOSE Calif. The Santa Clara County board of supervisors will begin to research...
February 18, 2010
Bids made for bankrupt franchisee's Jack in the Box stores
SAN DIEGO Three bidders have made a collective stalking horse offer of more than $27...
September 20, 2009
UPDATE: Jack in the Box franchisee reopens 70 units
ROSEVILLE Calif. Jack in the Box franchisee Kobra Associates Inc. said it has reopened its...
September 18, 2009
Carlson pulls rights of Calif. Friday’s franchisee
SACRAMENTO Calif. Carlson Restaurants Worldwide has pulled the rights of the T.G.I. Friday’s franchisee here...
September 17, 2009
CRA, Maria Shriver promote family dining
SACRAMENTO Kids who eat dinner regularly with their families are less likely to smoke, drink...
August 9, 2009
Hot Concepts 2009: Vino Volo
Doug Tomlinson says frustration drove him to create Vino Volo, an upscale airport wine bar...
July 15, 2009
Calif. shelves statewide polystyrene ban
SACRAMENTO Calif. Legislation that would have banned statewide the use of polystyrene foam and non-recyclable...
June 28, 2009
Calif. operators prepare for menu labeling
SACRAMENTO Calif. Chain restaurant operators throughout California said they are prepared to comply this week...
June 23, 2009
Golden Corral tests larger prototype
RALEIGH N.C. Golden Corral said Wednesday it is testing a larger prototype featuring more display...
April 29, 2009
Chick-fil-A expands Calif. test of spicy sandwich
ATLANTA Chick-fil-A is expanding its test of a new spicy chicken sandwich to include 32...
April 23, 2009
More spices recalled amid salmonella worries
SACRAMENTO Calif. Three spice products distributed to restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area by...
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