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Articles in Oct 29, 2007, issue of Nation's Restaurant News

• Wendy's divulges a 2008 plan to rebound: as buyout, lawsuit by No. 1 franchisee loom, upscale drinks get nod
  by Sarah E. Lockyer
• Domino's: weak domestic sales lead to 55% profit plunge in 3rd Q
• Delaware North gears up for hockey season
• Lavazza blue
• Friendly in sale-leaseback deal for HQ, 160 branches
• NRA lauds visa extension to returning temporary workers
• Latest shot against ads targeting kids ignores industry's voluntary efforts in war on obesity
  by Paul Frumkin
• Speaker: Communicating tech needs to vendors may help in 'stormy' times
  by Alan J. Liddle
• Burgerville chain expands composting-recycling plan
• Subway to test delivery via centralized phone number
• McD posts expected 3rd-Q profit jump; closes sale of $1.5b in debt
• IFA foundation: minorities have a stake in franchised business
• In changing business world, blindly following 'sacred cow' concepts prevents progress
  by Beau Fraser
• Sunriver Resort
• Awards luncheon honors Cheesecake Factory, Subway, others for technology initiatives
• Ventura
• Having words with Jim Squire
  by Gregg Cebrzynski
• Tigrett seeks to sell pre-packaged Bozo's chain plan
• Sonic's 4th-Q and annual net dips on interest; revs surge to 13% gain
• J&J snackfoods
• The Weiner's Circle
• Kernel of advice: hide car keys from kids hungry for nuggets
  by Elissa Elan
• Cafe Boulud
• Co-located FS/TEC, NAFEM events spark higher attendance
  by Alan J. Liddle
• Affordable, quality restaurants result from being able to control labor costs
  by Ron Ruggless
• Pinkberry gets $27.5m swirl in growth financing from Maveron
• Petty thief gets arrested for alleged doughnut rip-off
  by Elissa Elan
• Bourbon Steak
• San Francisco gets fat-pickup recycling service
• Grain drain boosts costs for operators, consumers
  by John T. Barone
• Bunn
• Cretors
• Just follow the easy instructions
• Offended patron wants no such thing as a free naked lunch
  by Elissa Elan
• Foodservice companies say 'automating' processes helps to streamline operations
  by Ron Rugless
• Equal
• QSRs make up more than half of U.S. restaurant spending
• Steaming rises in esteem: chefs, patrons warm up to the cooking technique
  by Pamela Parseghian
• Cargill
• CiCi's Pizza expects big things from smaller units, takeout-only variant
  by Ron Ruggless
• Metromedia launches agency review for Ponderosa, Bonanza
• Reel food
• Unilever
• Harrah's, TV's Deen team up at Gulf Coast casino
• Daily's
• NBA's O'Neal, BK-Pizza Hut group in pretzel chain pact
• BK vet steering struggling Cosi charts franchisee-focused course
  by Carolyn Walkup
• Ryan Seacrest gets another GIG Baja Fresh commercial announcer
• Jerome Bettis' Grille 36 Pittsburgh
  by Stephen Shuck
• C&M fine pack
• Perdue
• DB Bistro Moderne
• Uno debuts 'Plus' outlet, readies fast-casual unit
• CEOs, COOs share what the boss wants from technology at FS/TEC 2007
  by Catherine R. Cobb
• Yushi Nicoise
• Joseph's gourmet pasta
• Bush's
• No contest or price cuts but plenty of 'heroes' as Bugaboo Creek unit celebrates 10th anniversary
  by Gregg Cebrzynski
• OSI awards media duties for outback and Carrabba's to Carat
• Headache or not, improving card data security a necessity, panelists agree
  by Paul Frumkin
• Judge: McD must stand trial in drive-thru killing
• Reservations abound over Web-based table bookings
  by Elissa Elan
• Luby's shareholder Ramius demands independent board
  by Ron Ruggless
• Croutons picks agency to develop integrated marketing program
• Atlanta
  by Catherine R. Cobb
• Trident seafoods
• Darden said to be close to Smokey Bones spinoff deal
• Time management crucial for foodservice professionals
  by Jim Sullivan
• 'Green,' security and mobile issues among hot topics during FS/TEC supplier exec exchange
  by Paul Frumkin
• Ex-franchisee sues Dunkin', claims anti-immigrant bias
• Restaurateurs get big business out of small sandwiches, burgers: sliders suit diners seeking scaled-down entrees, upscale bar food
  by Paul Frumkin
• Real restaurant experience helps student in job search
  by Dina Berta
• Chef Sonnenschmidt honored at CIA dinner
• Manitowoc
• Canada's top QSR group to shed 145 Yum-brand units
• NRN stock index
• Excellence of execution a chief concern for chief executives
• CIO panelists discuss data security, POS upgrades and reporting challenges
  by Ron Ruggless
• Bay Area city bans plastic foam takeout containers