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Articles in July 23, 2007, issue of Nation's Restaurant News

• NRA names Sweeney president, CEO
  by Paul Frumkin
• Free technology for franchisees makes good sense to Goodcents
  by Alan J. Liddle
• Grill Concepts gets $14m to expand Grill, Daily Grill
• Crowd-pleasing cooks step out of the kitchen: preparing signature dishes and drinks tableside offers customers more chef interaction
  by Lisa Jennings
• Cuisine and culinary talent of Italy's Mola di Bari abound at fine U.S. restaurants
  by Bob Lape
• Cargill
• Bunn
• ACH Food Cos. Inc
• Och-Ziff group invests to fund Noodles & Co. growth
• For the record
• Chick-fil-A encourages kids to pose with a cow
• Troyer Foods buys Beasley Food Service
• Family chains step up to the plate with ambitious new growth plans
  by Milford Prewitt
• Sales growth rate sputters for second-tier restaurants: unit expansion also slower in latest year
  by Sarah E. Lockyer
• NRN selects 2007 Hot Concepts! honorees and Hot! Again winner
• CKE tries trade area modeling, forecasting tool
• A&W promotes U.S. beef, takes swipe at McDonald's
• Former Sonic exec Moore: a healthy work-life balance not only keeps you sane, but also can advance your career
  by Dina Berta
• Baron's backpacking trail leads to Burtons Grill
  by Gregg Cebrzynski
• Raising the bar on drink promotions: industry specialists explore new methods of marketing profitable beverage programs with special offers and expanded menu options
• Unilever
• King & Prince seafood
• Pilgrim's Pride
• CiCi's Pizza to nix trans fats in sauces, toppings
• McD turns to NRAEF's online training program
  by Alan J. Liddle
• Rising cheese prices not yet pressuring some smaller pizza chains
  by Gregg Cebrzynski
• Giant McD Japan to launch McCafe tests, eyes rollout. Ltd.
• IHOP Corp. serves up $2.1b buyout offer for Applebee's: turnaround plans include activist investor Breeden's suggestions
  by Sarah E. Lockyer
• Houlihan's targets 'divas' to promote bar as destination spot
  by Gregg Cebrzynski
• Cracker Barrel picks Ketchum for public relations duties
• Obese workers slip and fall more frequently, file more claims
  by Milford Prewitt
• Foodservice must step up diversity efforts before other industries snag the top talent
  by Ellen Koteff
• Chefs hand down summer treasures to customers with tasty heirloom tomato dishes
  by Florence Fabricant
• Chefs 'go wild' for Citymeals-on-Wheels fundraiser in NYC
• Coca-Cola Co
• Evian
• O'Charley's commissary sale furthers outsourcing
• Rage, three other Pizza Hut franchisees agree on POS brand
• HFM seminar lauds crisis planning: bolstered supplies, communication keep services going when disaster strikes
  by Elissa Elan
• In-store feeders in tune with consumer interests, industry iniatives
  by Allan J. Liddle
• Hormel
• HMSHost gets airport, mall sites in FoodBrand buyout
• Costs from canceled ASAP unit lead CPK to adjust outlook
  by Sarah E. Lockyer
• Agilysys acquires InfoGenesis
• J. Kings shows independent and relentless spirit
  by Caroline Perkins
• Pa. county partners with local industry to improve food safety
  by Steve Steingart
• Basic American Foods taps veteran executive Kimura as president, CEO
• Novamex beverages
• Jennie-O
• Kraft Foodservice
• Kahala-Cold Stone adds Cereality to brand stable
• Top cook takes the top prize at El Pollo Loco cook-off
• Rocker Hynde to open upscale vegetarian eatery in Ohio
  by Stephen Shuck
• 2006 Abbazia di Novacella Kerner, Valle Isarco
• Hotel segment expects to see growth continue at a moderate rate
  by Ron Ruggless
• Published report suggests Yum eyeing Wendy's deal
• NRN stock index:
• Chefs circulate cost-effective ways to try sous vide
  by James Scarpa
• For chef Eckart in coastal Maine, Sysco defines service
  by Caroline Perkins
• Read my lips: no new impractical policies to hinder the industry
  by Peter Romeo
• Stuffed squid: Boka, Chicago
• Darden lauds eight 'instrumental' suppliers with annual Distinguished Vendor awards
• ACH Food Cos. Inc
• Tyson
• South Carolina Hospitality group creates job board
• Home away from home: Germanic varieties thrive in Northern Italy's Alto Adige region
  by Mary Ewing-Mulligan
• Freshly prepared food boost bottom lines for convinience stores
  by Lisa Jennings
• Alto-Shaam
• Chidsey: BK to attain 80% of expansion from abroad
• Wendy's, like BK, to favor humane pork, poultry firms
• Ruby Tuesday posts 9.2% '07 profit dip on 8% revenue gain
• Tech director calls sous vide 'fantastic,' but expensive
  by James Scarpa
• U.S. Foodservice completes deal
• Fazoli's Pasta Bowl contest reinforces training
• Secondary uses for digital surveillance technology grow: security, asset protection still main draw, but operators find other profitable aspects of having cameras
  by Julie Ritzer Ross
• Culinary Currents: : Hilton head, S.C.What's hot in
  by Elizabeth Licata
• C&M fine pack
• Ken's Foods
• Hawaiian Tropic Zone New York
  by Paul Frumkin
• Bakery-cafe chains look to expand appeal with new menu items
  by Paul Frumkin