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Articles in Feb 28, 2005 issue of Nation's Restaurant News

• McD's 2004 operating cash flow sets record at $3.9b
• ServSafe
• Sizzler parent gets $16.1m via 7-unit sale-leaseback
• The cheese to please
• Red Robin adds $8.49 Turkey Club Burger item
• CBRL's 2nd-Q net rises 14% as same-store sales increase
• Follow the leaders: inspiration for innovation can come from patron, business trendsetters
  by Jim Matorin
• Smooth, surprisingly upgraded Verona vantages lure unsuspecting wine lovers
  by Mary Ewing-Mulligan
• IHOP: deals call for 68 units in at least 9 states
• Bob Evans' 3rd-Q net plunges 57% on sales drop, high costs
• Nikolai's Roof
• Sugar Foods
• Taco Del Mar OKs 4-unit deal for Dallas-Fort Worth
• Study: QSR burger sector doubles overall traffic gain
• Everyone knows greens are good for you, but now chefs can show they're good-tasting, too
  by Mary Tabacchi
• McDonald's managers give new meaning to the words 'value meal'
• St. Julien Hotel & Spa
• Domino's downplays CEO's reported run for governor
• George
  by Ron Ruggless
• Bluepointe
• Pierce Chicken
• Chili's prexy Craft quits; ex-chief Diener returns
• P.F. Chang's eyes new, more upscale concept
• Anthony C. Bombaci: demystifying upscale cuisine
  by Ron Ruggless
• Chicago officials review 'embarrassing' park pact
• DC restaurant offers cooking camp
• Domino's in Malaysia to convert 21 Shakey's units
• Operators see pros, cons in online-reservations boom
  by Milford Prewitt
• Denny's increases 4th-Q loss on recapitalization expenses
• Foie gras and iceberg? Searching for the creative roots of restaurants' flavor fads
  by Bret Thorn
• Vermilion
• Rock River
• Shells chain to resume expansion after setbacks
• More than 50 eateries team up for annual Heart Party
• Aramark's 1st-Q net rises 8% as revenues increase 11%
• Killer idea: chain exec amused by Tonight Show's R&D satire
• Corned beef with sauerkraut and pear salad: The Harrison, New York City
• Fireside Pies
  by Ron Ruggless
• Doral Golf Resort & Spa
• N.J. officials probe fire at franchised T.G.I. Friday's
• Wendy's eyes menu makeovers after record loss
  by Susan Spielberg
• Papa John's breakfast test offers omelet pizza, pastry
• Mich. Restaurant Ass'n. backs wine-recorking bill
• BK franchisees bullish on beefed up performance: say edgier ads, direct-mail promo responsible for 14% rise in same-store sales
  by Amy Garber
• Beyond pumpkins, squash carve out new niche on winter menus
  by Alan J. Liddle
• Idaho Potato Commission
• NRN stock index
• ACF to elect new president
• Moving Targets
• No-carb dressing
• Chains: purchase cards hike holiday season sales
• Kikkoman
• Outback's 4th-Q net drops 15% on lackluster same-store sales
• Offer smart snacking options
• Cousin Wowie's: Boca Raton, Fla
• French's
• Brinker advisory council: balance holds weight
  by Brooke Barrier
• President's daughter finds D.C. spot whets appetite for Thai food
• Mexican Shrimp Council
• Hector's on Henderson
  by Ron Ruggless
• Cambro
• Qdoba, Zaytoon Ltd. ink contract for 3 Ohio units
• First Watch: ex-Hooters CEO Akam named COO
• N.Y. operators feel squeezed by minimum-wage increase: say tip credit over-rewards servers
  by Paul Frumkin
• One year later: Ground Round sizzles under franchisee co-op
  by Sarah E. Lockyer
• Catering boom outstrips sales growth rate for industry
  by Erica Duecy
• Reader: don't let bad publicity mar Beard Foundation's awards
  by Fred G. Sampson
• MasterFoodServices
• Va. CiCi's Pizza group buys 2 units, to open new site
• Wendy's: $135.7m 4th-Q loss on Baja Fresh write-down
  by Susan Spielberg
• Palladin Foundation offers internships
• Monster
• Atlanta operator offers cheese steaks, second chances
  by Jack Hayes
• Rubio's expands bargain fast-casual menu pricing
• Red Lobster set to roll out Lighthouse Menu nationwide
• Reel food
• Bridgford Foods
• Friendly's, Delaware franchisee in 3-unit pact
• Il Mulino New York
  by Ron Ruggless
• Statewide smoking ban advances in Minn. Senate

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