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February 28, 2012
Front Burner to take The Melting Pot to Saudi Arabia
Multi-concept operator, franchisor also to grow other brands
October 20, 2011
Former Outback exec ‘re-energized’ by new concept
Chris Sullivan talks about how Carmel Café is different
October 10, 2011
Growth Chains: PDQ
Outback Steakhouse co-founder Bob Basham and his partners are jumping into the quick-service chicken fray with PDQ.
September 22, 2011
Outback co-founder launches quick-service chicken concept
Outback Steakhouse co-founder Bob Basham is launching a QSR chain called PDQ
September 9, 2011
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s new design, drinks aim to lift sales
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s has rolled out a new prototype and new line of drinks
September 6, 2011
Outback's Chris Sullivan builds Carmel Cafe & Wine Bar
Inspired by dishes from Spain, Italy, Greece, Morocco and France, the cuisine is modern Mediterranean
September 2, 2011
Consumer Picks: Top 10 casual-dining chains
This is part of NRN’s Consumer Picks special report, produced in partnership with WD Partners.
August 23, 2011
A look inside Taco Bus with owner Rene Valenzuela
What operators should know before launching a food truck
August 22, 2011
Operator makes smooth transition to better-burger concept
Restaurant vet Lindsey Crowley made the transition from fine casual to fast casual and found it just as rewarding.
August 12, 2011
Outback accelerates remodeling efforts, spending
An effort to drive sales at OSI Restaurant Partners' brands
August 8, 2011
Press 101
Press 101, a fast-fine concept specializing in sandwiches and wines, was inspired by French sidewalk cafes.
August 4, 2011
Suds on tap, but the food is delivered
World of Beer pub chain concept, led by former Outback Steakhouse execs
July 11, 2011
Switching gears
Panera Bread’s largest franchisee, Al Covelli's Covelli Enterprises operates 200 Panera restaurants in five states.
June 27, 2011
Back to basics
Profile of restaurateur Bill Shumate
June 14, 2011
Front Burner grows three brands
GrillSmith, The Melting Pot and Burger 21 to expand
June 13, 2011
Chefs experiment to please gluten-conscious consumers
Restaurateurs are finding ways to keep up with the demand for gluten-free regimens
June 10, 2011
Schlotzsky’s Deli returns to Florida
Schlotzsky’s Deli plans to open new restaurants in Orlando and Tampa
May 30, 2011
Growth Chains: Little Greek

At first blush, Nick Vojnovic and Sigrid Bratic might seem like an odd couple as partners of the fast-casual Little Greek Restaurant chain.


Vojnovic, 51, a Corning, N.Y. native, is the gregarious, fast-talking former face of the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s sports pub chain, which he helped grow from 30 restaurants to 270 in 23 states during a dozen years as president of the chain’s parent company. He is also the former chairman of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.


May 19, 2011
Square 1 eyes growth in high-end burger sector
Specialty burger purveyor Square 1 expands in Florida
May 16, 2011
Food peddlers and pedaling customers match up quite nicely
Operators looking for an edge can partner with local community groups to get their message out and endear themselves to locals.
May 16, 2011
McD’s makeover: 7 things you didn’t know
McDonald’s ditches the bright colors and iconic roofs
May 13, 2011
OSI Restaurant Partners on 1Q sales drivers
Outback swung to a profit in the first quarter from a year-ago loss
May 12, 2011
You Say When Yogurt eyes unorthodox sites
The yogurt chain has 15 locations from Naples to just north of Tampa
May 10, 2011
Q&A: 5 questions with Jersey Mike’s
Sub chain celebrates milestone anniversary with growth plans
May 2, 2011
Former Steak & Ale staffers plan reunion
Casual-dining chain boasts many influential industry members
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