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Articles in April 14, 1997 issue of Nation's Restaurant News

• Steak operators cruise into Tampa Bay, beef up niche
  by Jack Hayes
• Sulcus reports $346,045 net loss in 4Q
• Dawson Co. absorbs Smyth Food Service
• Hard Rock launches first movie tie-in
• Chefs eye the exotic appeal of potato salad
  by Blake
• Minority franchise group buys 100 Churchs units: AFDC one of the largest black franchisees in US
  by Mark Hamstra
• Naddaff named chairman, CEO of Ranch 1, plans faster expansion
  by Milford Prewitt
• Hospitality Systems finds investors
• Trendy tastes with high tech at GameWorks
  by Alan Liddle
• Popeyes pitches flavor in new spots
• John Doherty: presiding over presidential fare
  by Pamela Parseghian
• Famous Dave's names Lanham CEO
• Operator beware of custom software
  by Alan Liddle
• Michael exits frozen-french-fry business
• IDQ sells interest in Firstaff Inc
• Frisch's embraces welfare-to-work pilot project
  by Amy Zuber
• School feeders pluck strawberries from menus
  by Paul King
• RUI sheds Zoopa to Fresh Choice, eyes unit growth
  by Alan Liddle
• Lindstrom joins Coach Master Int'l
• All American Food Group acquires Bagel Connection, up eight units
• Domino's develops new brand strategy
• Crepes return in classic fashion with flair and chic fillings
• Prime Restaurant launches comfort-food concept
• Business mix, preserving ambience shape Starbucks' in-store systems
  by Ron Ruggless
• Dean Foods appoints new vice presidents
• Logan's inks deal with McWhorter
• Shipyard Brewing Co. opens at airport
• Court OKs class-action status vs. Little Caesars
• Hotels fight back, find foothold in off-premises catering arena
  by Jack Hayes
• Second-tier sub-sandwich outfits bite into nontraditional venues
  by Mark Hamstra
• Universal, Shell team to develop InfoZones
• Corporate sponsorships can serve a valuable purpose
  by Paul King
• Joe Muer's files for Chapter 11
• Touchscreen evolution marked by incremental refinements, speciality applications
  by D'Anne Hotchkiss
• Oneida forms retail division
• TCBY, Nathan's expand co-branding pact
• Four airlines solicit food service bids for new JFK terminal
• McD kicks off Campaign 55 with 'My Size' breakfast promo
  by Mark Hamstra
• Better relationships mean better systems for Wendy's, Clark reports
  by Alan Liddle
• Nemco buys Lincat Foodservice Equipment
• Blimpie sports promo turns MSG into garden of eating
  by Paul King
• Quality Dining must regroup or face defeat in 'battle of the bagel chains.'
  by James Doherty
• Elliott steps down as Morrison Fresh Cooking president
• Red-white-and-blue USA Cafe invests in Americana to lure greenbacks
  by Ron Ruggless
• IBP Inc. to buy Foodbrands for $640M in cash, assumed debt
• RA, MGM Grand end Studio Cafe management pact
• Daka re-energizing itself with a rollout of Al Fresco's concept
• Tuscany Inc. files for Chapter 11
• Eateries' 4Q profits off; '95 writeoffs bring net growth in '96
  by Ron Ruggless
• Quaker divests Snapple division
• Kyotaru names two executives to administer assets
• SEC: Fine Host spends $10.5m for contract company purchases