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April 28, 2011
Pinkberry sets sights overseas
Connection to Starbucks Coffee may help the yogurt chain grow abroad
February 14, 2011
IFMA names 2011 Silver Plate winners
BJ’s and Jason’s Deli CEOs among honorees
December 1, 2010
Starbucks lays out growth plans
Strategy calls for more retail products, multi-daypart sales, overseas expansion
November 5, 2010
Heard on the call: Starbucks
Execs highlight VIA, int'l growth and say an acquisition is a possibility
October 25, 2010
MUFSO gala recognizes top operators

Seven industry leaders were celebrated for their career achievements during an upbeat and emotional gala party and awards ceremony the evening before MUFSO’s close.


October 3, 2010
Doug Brooks leads Brinker into the future
Of all the restaurant executives today, one of the best exemplars of late industry trailblazer Norman Brinker’s leadership and mentoring is Doug Brooks, who for more than 32 years has worked in the company Brinker helped found.

September 7, 2010
Jamba Juice steps up breakfast push
New items will include nutrient-enriched smoothies and hot coffee and oatmeal.
August 25, 2010
Doug Brooks named first winner of award honoring the late Norman Brinker
Current Brinker International CEO will receive "The Norman" Award at the upcoming 51st annual MUFSO conference.
August 5, 2010
Jack in the Box cuts outlook on slow sales
High unemployment still hampering Jack in the Box sales.
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.

January 20, 2010
Starbucks' 1Q profit soars as sales rise
SEATTLE Starbucks Corp. gave credit to brisk holiday business and the launch of its new...
November 1, 2009
Kona Grill taps Buehler to be CEO
SCOTTSDALE Ariz. Kona Grill Inc., parent of the 23-unit American grill-sushi bar chain, said Monday...
October 4, 2009
Richard Melman
If Richard Melman turns his attention away from a business project to focus on something...
September 20, 2009
Fertitta makes another buyout bid for Landry’s
The lure of operating a private company continues to draw Landry’s Restaurants Inc.’s founder Tilman...
September 8, 2009
Landry’s CEO offers another buyout plan
HOUSTON Tilman Fertitta, chairman, president and chief executive of Landry’s Restaurants Inc., is making another...
July 23, 2009
Analyze This: Starbucks Corp.
SEATTLE Editor’s note: Analyze This is a quarterly look at a publicly traded restaurant...
July 21, 2009
UPDATE: Starbucks swings back to profit in 3Q
SEATTLE Cost-cutting, improved margins and better-than-expected same-store sales, although still negative, helped Starbucks Corp. swing...
July 7, 2009
Ruby Tuesday tops expectations again
MARYVILLE Tenn. Ruby Tuesday Inc. posted another quarter of financial results that topped both corporate...
May 24, 2009
Kona Grill suitor says chain lacks future growth capital
After months of shareholder unrest, Kona Grill Inc. could be facing a static future, the...
May 17, 2009
Mill Road offers $27.9 million for Kona Grill
SCOTTSDALE Ariz. Following the resignation of the chief executive from Kona Grill Inc. last week,...
May 15, 2009
Jundt resigns as Kona Grill’s CEO
SCOTTSDALE Ariz.  After months of shareholder unrest, Kona Grill Inc. said Friday that Marcus Jundt...
February 8, 2009
Starbucks: Seattle’s Best better for growth in ’09
Starbucks Corp., after announcing plans to close more stores and slow the growth of its...
January 27, 2009
Starbucks plans drastic cuts as profit plummets
SEATTLE After booking a near 70-percent drop in first-quarter profit, Starbucks Corp. said Wednesday it...
October 29, 2008
Starbucks see bright spot in Oct. comps
SEATTLE Negative customer traffic trends continued into Starbucks’ September-ended fourth quarter, but a slight improvement...
October 6, 2008
Fertitta looks for lower price on his bid for Landry's
HOUSTON Landry's Restaurants Inc. said its chairman, president and chief executive, Tilman J. Fertitta, is...
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