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Articles in August 4, 2003 issue of Nation's Restaurant News

• Yum hires food science expert for health post
• Hardee's same-store sales off; Carl's Jr. inches up in july
• Repeat performance: Taco John's manager wins BMW again
• PETA: others need to ask KFC to improve its animal treatment
  by Heather Moore
• Oldies but goodies: classic cocktails still can make splash with consumers
  by Gary Regan
• Older fine-dining concepts see gold in younger market
  by Amy Spector
• Cargill presents $75,000 scholarship to CIA
• Pa. House mulls bill to order nutritional posting
• Taco Bell operator OKs $150K assault suit pact
• NRN parent Lebhar-Friedman buys association mgmt. firm FSA Group
• New Rhode Island fire codes could put heat on R.I., Mass. restaurants
  by Paul Frumkin
• Grill Concepts hires foodservice veteran for new marketing post
• Lauro Kitchen new Mediterranean cafe in Portland, Ore
• Reel food
  by Bret Thorn
• Happy Joe's grows with specialty pizzas and prices
  by James Peters
• Ryan's net drops in 2nd Q, hurt by higher costs
• IH/M&RS looks for chefs for culinary competition
• Papa John's Pizza makes Asia debut in South Korea
• Loyalty study: Subway, Wendy's top ad rivals
• Starbucks' 3rd-Q net jumps 23% while revenues shoot up 24%
• Study finds five human-resources skills are essential
• Blissful union? Long-term benefits of co-branding remain to be seen
• Window of opportunity: out of the ashes comes hope with a little help from friends
  by Pamela Parseghian
• Food, service, style stars of L.A. dining scene
  by Amy Spector
• The Chef's Garden launches Culinary Vegetable Institute
  by Carolyn Walkup
• Famous Dave's taps Goronkin as new CEO
• Ch. Factory forecasts same-store slowdown
• IHOP to cut 15% of staff, regroup with franchisee operations team
  by Lori Lohmeyer
• Burgerville's noodlin' with new pasta concept
  by Alan J. Liddle
• Free sticky buns for churchgoers who can prove they prayed
• Partners Williamson and Roberts open Amuse in Venice, Calif
• Cockeyed Camel: Memphis Tenn
  by Bret Thorn
• Best defense is a good offense: menu key to fighting fat war
  by Nancy Kruse
• J. Alexander's 2nd-Q profit, same-store sales jump
• Good Times switches to Coleman Natural Beef
• Murderer of Bennigan's waitress gets 30 years
• Canada's McDs, DQs OK Canadian-only beef buys
• Buca 2nd-Q net slides on same-store sales plunge
• HR happenings
• Cool under pressure: top 10 list for handling food-borne illness crisis with composure
  by Roslyn Stone
• On the menu
  by Amanda Mosle Friedman
• Aiming for high score: Bull Valley Golf Club eyes great food
  by Carolyn Walkup
• Sodexho presents Supplier Award to Sweet Street
• N.J. Krispy debut serves espresso, flavored milk
• Bush presents Freedom medal to Child, Thomas
• Taking the right action when customer is wrong: operators wrestle to protect business while serving customers
  by Milford Prewitt
• Taco Bueno comes out of its shell with plans for expansion
  by Ron Ruggless
• Pizza Hut hopes to reach 'millions' with new coupon deal
• Table 28 newest venture from Providence group
• Pride soars, KFC delivers on the fly as POW Lynch returns
  by Bret Thorn
• What's hot in Cleveland
  by Carolyn Walkup
• Famous Dave's posts 2nd-Q loss after charges
• Sterling names Hunter VP, winemaking
• Pick Up Stix taps Disney vet for supply VP role
• Applebee's joins Weight Watchers, low-cal trend
• Wendy's 2nd-q net falls on soft same-store sales
• Tony Petrucci: Aramark employees' lives shine with Service Star program
  by Dina Berta
• Visa offers quick service solutions. Boost your bottom line
• Heinz Beck: when in Rome, cook as La Pergola's German chef does
  by Amanda Mosle Friedman
• California restaurant dreams wrapped in red tape: despite the Golden State's growing cities, restaurateurs must contend with issues ranging from hiring practices to operating costs
  by Amy Spector
• Calendar of events
• Pleasing the high-tech palate: providing customers with a host of menu options at a central cafeteria and four satellite dining areas creates a winning combination for foodservice operations at the IBM Toronto Software Development Lab
• Benihana launches 1st franchised unit in N.E
• CPK chief Hipp resigns as new-unit sales results disappoint
  by Amy Spector
• P.F. Chang's 2nd-Q earnings soar on same-store sales growth
  by James Peters
• Gloria Jean's new Brazilian coffee is a 'Cup' winner
• CremaLita grabs scoop of burgeoning low-fat dessert niche
  by Lori Lohmeyer
• Chai spices up beverage segment: coffeehouses and bakery-cafes brew up new ideas for hot or iced tea drinks
  by Jack Hayes
• Hot-dog chain celebrates 80th with 1923 prices
• Cookbooks shell out festive recipes for New England seafoods
  by Michael Schrader
• Sushi Roku founders awash in expansion, new projects
• Ben & Jerry's unveils new smoothies unit prototype
• SushiSamba flows westward with opening of Chicago Rio unit
  by Carolyn Walkup
• AFC hires forensic accounting firm to investigate adjustments
• Pickwick & Frolic combines cuisine, comedy and conviviality
  by Carolyn Walkup
• Canadians hold patriotic beef rally with barbecue
  by Bret Thorn
• iDine seeks restaurants to feed more than 14 million members
• BK offers troops Great American burger for Independence Day
  by Amy Garber
• Smithfield Foods buys Global Culinary Solutions
• Bear Rock Cafe inks 20-unit Philadelphia pact

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