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August 6, 2008
Planet Hollywood to Acquire Buca di Beppo
Buca Inc., the Minneapolis-based operator of the struggling Buca di Beppo restaurant chain, agreed to be acquired by Orlando, Fla.-based Planet Hollywood International Inc. for about $9.7 million. Read the full story >>
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Earnings Slide, but Ruth's Gets a CEO
Ruth's Hospitality Group, the parent of Ruth's Chris Steak House, named Michael P. O'Donnell, a longtime restaurant-industry executive and turnaround specialist, chief executive officer and president. Read the full story >>
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Menu Development: Perennial Inspiration
Too many cooks can spoil the stew, but at one Chicago restaurant, two executive-level chefs co-develop the menu. Read the full story >>
Sol Food at Baja Sol
Baja Sol Restaurants Group is well aware of how competitive the Mexican segment is. But the Inver Grove Heights, Minn.-based company says its interpretation of Mexican fare will help the Baja Sol brand stand out and position it for nationwide expansion. Read the full story >>
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Fiscal Update and Industry ForecastOnline Seminar offers Foodservice E&S Fiscal Update and Industry Forecast
This exclusive FE&S webcast will leverage data from the foodservice operator and equipment and supplies dealer segments and get you up to speed on the industry's 2008 fiscal performance to date. Also, get an early glimpse at the E&S industry's economic outlook for the first half of 2009. Live viewing on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. Central. Sponsored by Irinox. Click here to Register to Attend.

Lane Cardwell: Deep in the Hart of Texas
"Texas Roadhouse, with CEO G.J. Hart, released their second quarter earnings, and held a conference call to discuss their results last week," writes Chain Leader's Lane Cardwell. "Suffice it to say that Texas Roadhouse had a solid quarter in a tough environment, and continues to make life tough for neighboring concepts in the casual dining segment." Read the full story >>
Baskin-Robbins Expands in China
Baskin-Robbins, a leading U.S. ice cream chain, is planning to expand into eastern and northwestern China with about 50 outlets in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shaanxi in the next five years. Read the full story >>
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