Content about Scottsdale

May 1, 2012
P.F. Chang's sells to Centerbridge for $1.1B
Casual-dining restaurant company will go private
September 2, 2011
Consumer Picks: Top 10 limited-service chains
This is part of NRN’s Consumer Picks special report, produced in partnership with WD Partners.
August 22, 2011
Pei Wei debuts “Diner Selects” combos at lower price
Pei Wei is offering new menu pricing under the combo banner of “Diner Select”
August 10, 2011
Hot Concepts! 2011: True Food Kitchen
Health-focused concept strives to create 
nutritious dishes that don’t sacrifice flavor
July 27, 2011
P.F. Chang’s outlines turnaround plan
P.F. Chang's lays out turnaround strategy
July 8, 2011
Cold Stone Creamery launches frozen yogurt
Ice cream chain dips into diet-conscious dessert
June 23, 2011
Technomic: Raise prices but create value
How rising commodity costs are affecting restaurants
June 6, 2011
Kona Grill looks for new CEO
Kona Grill is seeking a new president and chief executive
June 2, 2011
Maximizing Flavor and Flexibility with the Ribeye Cap
One of the best-loved beef cuts of all time, the ribeye, has spawned a versatile new offspring called the ribeye cap.
May 30, 2011
Veteran presence
Bryan Lockwood is an industry veteran whose acquisition-hungry restaurant company currently boasts 13 brands and 68 locations.
May 27, 2011
Kona Grill beefs up 'skinny' menu
Grill-sushi chain expands lower-calorie offerings
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
Having Words with Randy Schoch
Randy Schoch, founder of Desert Island Restaurants, is looking to expand in a challenging casual-dining environment.
May 12, 2011
New menu items heat up summer
Restaurants roll out limited summer offerings
March 21, 2011
Pei Wei units still closed after raids
Chain working to hire replacement staff after arrest of 26 workers over ID theft
March 7, 2011
Chains face more scrutiny over illegal hires
26 Pei Wei workers arrested in Arizona for identity theft
February 14, 2011
Cardwell named president of P.F. Chang's
He most recently was CEO at Boston Market
February 1, 2011
Cold Stone Creamery adds hot desserts
New desserts include warm brownies, churros and funnel cakes
January 21, 2011
NRN 50: Sipping on success
Alcoholic beverages increase sales, help distinguish concepts
January 18, 2011
Cold Stone Creamery to add 'yogurt bars'
Chain incorporating self-serve froyo options in stores
January 6, 2011
Tavistock to buy Back Bay Restaurant Group
Boston-based operator selling 33 restaurants under six brands
December 7, 2010
Fleming’s settles sexual harassment suit
Restaurant agrees to pay settlements to employees for alleged abuse by former chef
December 6, 2010
True Food Kitchen teams with wellness author 
to sell food with healthful halo

True Food Kitchen bases its appeal on good-for-you food without an in-your-face health message.


The 2-year-old creation of Arizona’s Fox Restaurant Concepts and best-selling wellness author Dr. Andrew Weil opened its third unit in Scottsdale, Ariz., Nov. 15, and plans a fourth in Austin, Texas, early next year. The company is eyeing locations on the East Coast, as well.


VIDEO: Kent Walker, general manager for True Food Kitchen, talks about the concept's mission

November 8, 2010
Restaurants, bars putting canned beer back on the menu
A growing number of operators are aiming to change the perception of beer in cans.
October 18, 2010
Virtual gift card trend opens more sales for chains
Increasingly popular, virtual gift card game embraced by chains
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