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Articles in Feb 19, 2007, issue of Nation's Restaurant News

• Cheesecake Factory 4th-Q net down on increased expenses
• Pandemic precautions still seen as deficient at many operations
  by Elissa Elan
• Florida's oldest restaurant loses two longtime employees
• One man's simple moniker is another man's tough decision
  by Elissa Elan
• Swizzle Stick's 'Bar Chef Table' takes the cocktailian craft back to its interactive roots
  by Gary Regan
• Whole Earth Sweetener
• Nestle
• Jamba recruits Starbucks vet to develop products
• O'Charley's 4th-Q net triples, but company tightens '07 outlook
• New upscale Latin restaurants find broader audience among U.S. diners
  by Ron Ruggless
• Buona Vita chain weighs costs of keeping it all in the family
  by Amanda Tust
• Harsh winter, feed costs may lower beef supplies for spring
  by John T. Barone
• Regional America the next big flavors
• Marzetti
• The Beef Checkoff
• Domino's rolls out $9.99 Cheesy Garlic Bread Pizza
• Denny's expands menu with limited-time offerings for all dayparts
• Wendy's turnaround plans draw skepticism: franchisees, analysts doubtful about breakfast rollout, value pricing and remodels
  by Carolyn Walkup
• 2007 Ad
• NRA show to honor problem-solving products
  by James Scarpa
• AA Arena narrows tech focus on Micros Systems
• Coastal Maine: a bounty of fresh, local food products from the land and sea brings variety to restaurant menus
  by Pamela Parseghian
• Sugar Foods
• Philly looks to shed trans fats after council vote
• Having words with Stephen Carley: president and chief executive, El Pollo Loco
  by Gregg Cebrzynski
• Taxi driver hot to make mark as world champion chile eater
  by Elissa Elan
• International expansion is a big slice of pizza chains' plans
  by Carolyn Walkup
• Operators aim to empower brand-building star staffers
  by Dina Berta
• McD January U.S. comps up 3.6% despite tough comparison
• Mann: promote hand washing with the right equipment
  by James Scarpa
• Perkins adopts Tibersoft purchasing technology
• Dane County, Wisconsin: a bustling farmers market, innovative chefs and, of course, local cheeses, define the culinary scene
  by Mary Caldwell
• Mrs. Friday's
• IHOP halts franchising after trademark lapse
• Retooled Au Bon Pain unveils aggressive growth strategy, eyes suburban market
  by Paul Frumkin
• Zaxby's raises brand awareness with licensee who does double duty as chain's NASCAR driver
• IRS seeks credit card transaction information: treasury plan eyes $100 billion in lost small-business tax
  by Richard Martin
• BK investors to sell 20 million shares, could collect $476M
• Unified Brands unveils new connectionless steamers
• Puck Group taps AccuBar to manage alcohol sales
• Four corners: Native American ingredients, Spanish culture, microbrews and more meet at this crossroads
  by Bret Thorn
• Lamb Weston
• Yum to scrap 'poison-pill' anti-takeover safeguard
• Collecting employee data can count against you if you don't limit your risk or respond with action
  by Richard M. Reice
• Owner of NFL team, Six Flags buys Johnny Rockets
• Freebirds launches latest round of reality-based TV spots
• Lincoln debuts ovens with technology that reduces cooking times
• El Polio Loco deploys MegaPath VPN support
• Kentucky: traditional dishes get a contemporary twist from local ingredients in the Bluegrass State
  by Lisa Jennings
• Sweet Street Desserts
• O'Charley's, Meritage settle contract lawsuit
• Domino's to buy back 13.85M shares in recapitalization plan
  by Sarah Lockyer
• S. Calif. Gas increases rebate funding for energy-efficient equipment
• Calif. lawmaker proposes calorie-listing mandate
• Texas roadhouse renews agreement with noted angler Mike DelVisco
• Regulators can force calorie information on diners, but they can't make them care
  by Robin Lee Allen
• Ind. Pizza Hut franchisee uses SpeedLine software
• Walla Walla, Washington: long known for sweet onions, valley sees its emerging wine industry usher in fine-dining scene
  by Mary Caldwell
• C.H. Guenther & Son
• BK refuses surcharge sought by tomato pickers
• NRN stock index
• NYC councilman seeks to ease calorie posting law
• That could be any day now
• Reader: proactive grocers are catering to hurried diners
  by Ann Rogers
• School lunches not just kids' stuff anymore: as preteens exhibit increasingly sophisticated tastes, demand for more adult fare grows
  by Elissa Elan
• Waterbury Companies
• Procter & Gamble
• 300 Starbucks switch to 2%-fat milk for lattes
• Tim Hortons' 4th-Q net more than quadruples; revs up 15.5%
• Consumer scorecard
• NRA and NRAEF name Salute to Excellence honorees
  by Dina Berta
• Danger: warnings may prove hazardous
  by Peter Romeo
• Chris Galvin: hard work and a strong team will lift you up
  by Amanda Mosle Friedman
• Server Products
• Loyal Rewards
• Whataburger promotes Atkinson to president
• Silverton-Batali duo makes hot L.A. debut with Pizzeria Mozza
  by Lisa Jennings
• Same-store sales drop at all Brinker concepts in January
• Hospitality groups oppose proposed union-backed card-check bill
• 99 Miles to Philly