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Articles in March 14, 2005 issue of Nation's Restaurant News

• Buffett buy-in rumor lifts K. Kreme's sagging stock
• Papa John's 4th-Q net rises 14.5% despite charges
• Grill Concepts outsources payroll service
• 17 Denny's seized, 8 shut over Florida back-tax flap
  by Jack Hayes
• Micros Systems acquires Jtech Communications
• Dunkin' Brands taps Sky Chefs vet Lavelle as CFO
• Leviathan lobster was going to be spared, not speared for dinner
  by Elissa Elan
• Pizza Hut Web-based order 'game' is all business
  by Alan J. Liddle
• Bush White House mulls replacement of top toque: lengthy interviews, background checks stall new-chef hiring
  by Pamela Parseghian
• No clowning, no kidding: Jack in the Box goes forward with brand revamp
  by Susan Spielberg
• Healthy Dining director Jones helps weave Web site
  by Brooke Barrier
• Offer smart snacking options
• EEOC files harassment suit vs. 4 Subway groups
• Weight watching: hiring only svelte servers may shut out someone with superb skills
• Alinea, Chicago
  by Carolyn Walkup
• Hare fare: uncommon, versatile rabbit finds a home on modern menus
  by Erica Duecy
• Wendy's: $135.7m 4th-Q loss on Baja Fresh write-down
  by Susan Spielberg
• Mad cow fears spark Senate, court action to keep Canadian cattle ban: USDA chief Johanns plans to lobby House to reopen border
  by Ron Ruggless
• NRA Index for January falls as fewer operators see comps rise
• Heartland BK group buys 41 units from franchisees
• O'Charley's launches 'Coastal' menu promo
• Hard Rock rolls out plan for new version of chain, eyes more hotels
  by Sarah E. Lockyer
• NRN stock index
• CSPI sues FDA to force regulation of sodium in food supply
• Gala dinner raises $17k for tsunami relief
• Avado names Hogan new marketing, strategy boss
• Moments of truth: small gestures make a big difference in caring for customers
  by William Orilio
• McD may launch health-focused customer magazine
• Joey's Only Seafood inks 15-unit pact for 3 states
• Ore. chain boss Cameron fills state Legislature seat
• Onetime PepsiCo chain Hot 'N Now sold for $175k
• No-carb dressing
• Pork & Beans
• Fund buys bankrupt Le Petit Bistro Inc. for $7.1 m
• Training pros swap suggestions at CHART conference
  by Dina Berta
• Medal-worthy Greek wines reach new heights with Olympic-quality varieties
  by Mary Ewing-Mulligan
• Ga. restaurant assoc'n. backs state smoke ban
• Chuck E. Cheese's parent's 4th-Q net jumps with aid of extra week
• Executives meet to discuss development of multiunit managers
• InfoGenesis changes owner, management
• New World debuts Einstein cafe concept in 5-unit test
• Champps: Baumhauer out; Sbarro's O'Donnell is CEO
• Cosi taps Atlanta Bread vet Bader for franchising
• Reel Food
• NRN announces 2005 MenuMasters award winners
• Loews Hotels debuts Healthy Kids initiative
• BK's new CIO is bottom-line builder, company says
  by Alan J. Liddle
• NPD study: same-store sales up in 86-week string
• Compass aims to steer chefs in right direction with Balanced Choices plan
  by Paul King
• BK franchisee to pay $65k in discrimination suit settlement
• The cheese to please
• Le Cirque chef to join new circus as Martha Stewart's new cook
  by Elissa Elan
• Historic Bookbinders reopens with updated look
  by Erica Duecy
• Aramark shows support for National Nutrition Month
• El Pollo Loco aims for product consistency, heightened safety with new prototype
  by Lisa Jennings
• For the record
• New World narrows 4th-Q loss as same-store sales rise 2.6%
• Canadian rest. assn. debuts nutrition program for chains
• Animal rights supporters can't deny their 'pro-violence' stance
  by Rick Berman
• Report: buyers bid for bankrupt Briazz chain
• Big Boy, Fuddruckers on fast-casual track to expand 'express' restaurants
  by Carolyn Walkup
• Ryan Hardy: celebrating laurels of Vineyard's local growers
  by Erica Duecy
• Bookkeeper charged with theft from NYC restaurant
• BAB: Big Apple Bagel and Cousins Subs to co-brand
• Ganis pushes industry to embrace diversity
  by Dina Berta
• Joining the inner-city circle: chains eye urban expansion
  by Milford Prewitt
• Breaking into the boys' club: women chefs bound to change culinary ranks
  by Pamela Parseghian
• Marie Callender's operator learns not to put all pies in one basket
  by Lisa Jennings