Nation's Restaurant News

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Articles in Jan 15, 2007, issue of Nation's Restaurant News

• P.F. Chang's records continued same-store sales slump in 4th q
• Reader: food's future requires moderation, not regulation
  by Greg Grisanti
• Copper Cellar Corp. opens 9th Calhoun's
• 100 King
  by Bret Thorn
• Castle Brands names Fick, Roberts to new posts
• Sweet Street Desserts
• Vollrath
• Jimmy John's sells stake to private-equity firm
• Hard Rock denies collusion allegations
• Tim Hortons same-store sales increases continue in 4th q
• Operators must be engaged politically to fight against anti-business legislation
  by Tom Foulkes
• Steak n Shake introduces frozen yogurt milk shakes
• Big flavors, small bites of Spanish cuisine could occupy larger portion of American chain menus
  by Nancy Kruse
• Micros Systems acquires Tangent POS
• Wilbur Curtis Co
• Famous Dave's promotes O'Donnell, Flory-Lundgren
• Casual dinnerhouse outlook remains gloomy for 2007: chains plan to slow growth, revamp menus as consumer cutbacks and stiff competition continue
  by Sarah E. Lockyer
• Earl of Sandwich names Grodi president, CEO
• Panera's positive comps help boost 4th-q revenues 25.3%
• Crepe vine: San Francisco
• Buffalo's franchisee plans unit debuts in Kuwait
• Calendar of events
• Brandt Beef names McAliney executive chef
• Mrs. Friday's
• Bennigan's upgrades burgers, steak offerings
• Shoney's new owner Royal Capital eyes brand revival: struggling family chain aims to return to 'glory days' after purchase from Lone Star Funds
  by Jack Hayes
• Papa Gino's franchisee opens Orlando outlet
• Cracker Barrel restaurant sales dip in fiscal December
• Arresting sight: bar maids wrestle in pool of mashed potatoes
• Melt Gelato franchisee opens St. Louis outlet
• Lagasse's Golf Classic raises more than $500k for students
• Hormel
• Happy Chef uniforms
• Carl's Jr. debuts Chipotle Chicken Salad menu item
• Investing with the stars: celebrity backing brings cachet, challenges
  by Ron Ruggless
• Higher expenses push Sonic Corp.'s 1st-q profit down 7%
  by Sarah E. Lockyer
• Cutino picked as '07 inductee to MenuMasters Hall of Fame
• Restaurants reap rebates, lower utility costs for purchasing energy-efficient kitchen equipment
  by James Scarpa
• Broccoli truck disappears; $50K in produce missing
• Omni Hotels: Irving, Texas
  by Christi Ravneberg
• McCain Foods announces intent to purge trans fats from its products
• Vita-Mix
• Nestle
• IHOP revives its 'All You Can Eat Pancakes' deal
• Brenneman, former BK chief, to lead Quiznos
• Planet Smoothie to hit the road for the good of the globe
  by Gregg Cebrzynski
• Gielisse touts long-term benefits of upgrading equipment
  by James Scarpa
• Beer nuts need apply: hotel chain seeks chief hops head
  by Elissa Elan
• Crackling pork shank: Hawaiian tropic zone, New York City
• Merrychef USA to supply accelerated cooking tech for new Hyatt Place brand
• Lamb Weston
• Seamazz
• Having words with Fredrica Thode: president and chief executive, Hot Dog on a Stick
  by Sarah E. Lockyer
• Hispanic-focused equity firm buys Peter Piper Inc
• NRN copy editor leaves legacy of excellence, education
• T&S names Gallagher VP of sales
• Reel Food
• Bastille
  by Bret Thorn
• Sizzler USA presents vendor of the year awards
• C.H. Guenther & Son
• ACH Food Companies
• Mr. Brown may not have had a hunger for foodservice, but he had a soul for hospitality
  by Milford Prewitt
• Consumers favor convenient carryout options
• NRN stock index
• Hobart is first food manufacturer to join Green Building Council
• Dunkin' Donuts rolls out white chocolate beverage
• Eamonn's
  by Bret Thorn
• FPI reorganizes senior executive ranks
• McCain foods
• Friendly names Condos president, chief executive
• Rewards network agrees to $64m settlement to end lawsuit
  by Lisa Jennings
• December comps up at Red Lobster, flat at Olive Garden
• Westar Capital buys Candle Lamp Co
• Noble Roman's inks deals for 70 dual-branded units
• Farrah Olivia
  by Bret Thorn
• Cargill launches excel brand website
• King & Prince Seafood
• Brinker sells 89 Chili's units to Pepper Dining
• Kids actively enjoy R-Gym at McDonald's: company deems test of play area 'positive'
  by Louise Kramer
• Chefs get sensitive to gluten allergies: restaurants tweak recipes to offer more wheat-free dishes
  by Ron Ruggless