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April 27, 2012
Fazoli’s expands Lemon Ice line
The new flavors are Wildberry and Peach
April 2, 2012
At your service
Restaurants put focus on hospitality to build brands, increase market share
February 13, 2012
Bankruptcy court approves Real Mex sale
Real Mex Restaurants Inc. has a new owner in RM Opco LLC
January 10, 2012
Friendly’s exits Ch. 11
Friendly Ice Cream Corp. has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
January 4, 2012
Real Mex set for Ch. 11 auction
Outside parties interested, but no stalking horse bid has emerged
December 28, 2011
Fazoli’s new prototype helps drive sales
Fazoli’s rebuilding project of the past several years has come to fruition
December 21, 2011
LeDuff America co-CEO James Greco resigns
Former Bruegger's CEO to pursue other opportunities
October 5, 2011
Friendly's CEO talks about Ch. 11 filing
In an exclusive interview, CEO says poor economy played a role
July 29, 2011
Real Mex to restructure capital
Real Mex has reached an agreement with lenders as the company restructures
July 15, 2011
How restaurant remodeling pays off
A look at results from Fazoli’s initiatives at 114 locations
July 11, 2011
The sum of its parts
Roark Capital Group has a restaurant conglomerate of nine brands with more than 2,400 U.S. locations and $1.78 billion in domestic systemwide sales, excluding its new majority position in Arby’s.
March 18, 2011
Bruegger’s CEO sees opportunities with new owner Le Duff
Le Duff also owns La Madeleine bakery-café chain
February 15, 2011
Fazoli's debuts first nontraditional outlet
New on-site format to show growth could be a viable expansion mode
January 26, 2011
A look at Souplantation's new Express concept
Quick-service variant offers à la carte pricing, made-to-order salads
December 6, 2010
Brinker makes two executive changes
Chili's parent hires back Ian Baines, promotes Carin Stutz
November 22, 2010
Family-dining vet Greifeld set to pilot Captain D’s through QSR waters
Former Huddle House executive Phil Greifeld is prepared to steer quick-service seafood chain Captain D’s on a new, more profitable path.

November 18, 2010
Bruegger’s relaunches holiday LTOs
Chain brings back panini and soup combo, cinnamon roll bagel
October 25, 2010
Fazoli's eyes on-site expansion
Chain to open first Walmart restaurant next year
August 23, 2010
Real Mex moves away from discounting
Coupons, discount hurt 2Q sales at Real Mex brands
August 17, 2010
Friendly's hires Harsha Agadi as CEO
Former Church's Chicken executive succeeds Ned Lidvall
August 13, 2010
Fazoli's: New prototype boosts checks, sales

Quick-service Italian chain Fazoli’s calls its new unit prototype the “enhanced service” model, but the updated format is augmenting more than just the customer experience.

July 29, 2010
Report: CPK may have a bidder
Newspaper reports private-equity firm in 'advanced talks' with CPK
July 8, 2010
Restaurants Unlimited names Scott Smith CEO
Norman Abdallah stepped down as president and CEO of the multi-concept operator.
June 30, 2010
Sun Capital regains controlling interest in Real Mex
Private equity firm Sun Capital has reacquired a majority ownership of Real Mex Restaurants.
June 7, 2010
Fazoli's debuts meatball sub with giveaway
Fazoli’s is rewarding customers who “suit up” and stop in for its newest sandwich, the Ultimate Meatball Smasher Submarino.
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