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Articles in August 13, 2007 issue of Nation's Restaurant News

• Chipotle posts large gains in sales and profit for 2nd Q
• More operators finding value in data management tools
  by James J. Scarpa
• A fruitful market: smoothie operators find abundant opportunities as consumers slurp up blended beverages,
  by Bret Thorn
• Quarter Kitchen
  by Lisa Jennings
• American Academy of Chefs honors James Beard
• Monin Gourmet Flavorings
• Study: 75% of consumers want menu-labeling laws
• Burger King seeks greater brand reach with branded snacks
• Harvest
• McD: new registers boost accuracy, ease crews' jobs
• Rock Bottom Restaurants rewards community involvement
  by Dina Berta
• For the record
• Langenbahn named Radiant hospitality division president
• Cadbury-Schweppes
• Darden names Kunde new government relations VP
• Center of the Plate event explores menu applications for pork
• Industry keeps close watch over menu-labeling battles; operators nationwide await the impact of nutrition-disclosure mandates in Seattle and New York City
  by Lisa Jennings
• Friday's tests back-office system
• Riesling's versatility and flavor win over mainstream consumers and connoisseurs alike
  by Mary Ewing-Mulligan
• Battista joins Golden Toque
• Brew City promotion benefits Iowa medical center
• Sugar Foods Corp
• Cheddar's chain taps Red Lobster vet Baltes as CEO
• Keller's Bouchon group picks back-office system
• Bob Evans Farms: Bendel to exit as Mimi's Cafe CEO
• Steakhouse operators feel heat from higher costs, lower traffic
  by Sarah E. Lockyer
• Applebee's 2nd Q beats Street, but comp sales still negative
• Marco's promotes Dartt to marketing director
• Mistral
  by Lisa Jennings
• Golden State opportunities: even as rising costs and legislative tremors have operators bracing for challenges, high-profile chefs and chains continue to stake their claims in California
  by Lisa Jennings
• Ventura
• Sun Capital to buy Boston Market from McDonald's
• Hard Rock moves to centralized POS
• Marriott Foundation gives CIA $5m to expand Education Center
• Summer fruit takes center stage, gives a sweet, seasonal kick to a host of savory dishes
  by Florence Fabricant
• Quaker Steak & Lube adds Thai chile sauce
• Shoes for Crews gives $25K to disabled vets group
• Shareholders of Back Yard Burgers OK $38M buyout
• Landry's: judge blocks $400M payoff demand
• New York, L.A. boast the most restaurants
• Long John Silver's picks Northlich as agency of record
• Elliot Institute names Bents Anderson VP of training, product development
• The Beef Checkoff
• El Pollo Loco rolls crisp taco, newer soft version
• O'Charley's chains to use new kitchen systems
• Red Lobster joins other chains in overhauling ad messages
  by Gregg Cebrzynski
• Piccadilly hires former Shoney's exec for marketing post
• Software aids development at Papa Murphy's, Rita's
• Honeydew-cucumber gazpacho with Maine lobster: The Mermaid Inn, New York City
• Sunset Beach hotel
• Hormel
• Piccadilly hires Shoney's vet Stidham for marketing
• Mimi's seasonal items include Idaho trout
• Wild Turkey names Russell associate distiller
• Texas jury orders El Pollo Loco to pay founder $22M
• NPD: small chains, independents dominate L.A. landscape
  by Fern Glazer
• Restaurant scene expands in booming Bellevue, Wash
  by M. Sharon Baker
• Burger King adds athletes to franchisee roster
• Firehouse American Eatery & Lounge
  by Lisa Jennings
• French Lick Resort Casino
• BK Awards SICOM Supplier of the Year
• Maple Leaf Farms
• Trip to uWink shows concept is more than just fun and games
  by Alan J. Liddle
• Bradley tapped to head hotel-restaurant management program at Ashland University
• Pat & Oscar's debuts organic choices on menu
• Becker draws on his culinary career to give back
  by Mary Caldwell
• Sizzler promotes picnic-theme specials
• Stadiums' bring-your-own-snack policies score points with fans
  by Alan Snel
• Pepsi-Cola North America
• Subway's ADA settlement provides no-interest loans
• Canada's Cara picks portable payment device
• Calendar of events
• Perdue
• Above-store reporting benefits highlighted by FS/TEC panel
  by Alan J. Liddle
• NRN stock index
• Little Caesars franchisee pays $110,800 fine for child labor violations
• ACH Food Cos. Inc
• Melting Pot readies debut of kiosk-style offshoot Dip
• Borders books major gains in food and beverage revenues through partnership with Seattle's Best
  by Carolyn Walkup
• Andy's turns to Web-based human resources support

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