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Denny's shakes up top management as sales slump (AP)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:54:36 Etc/GMT

Denny's Corp. on Friday unveiled a top management shake-up as sales growth remains sluggish at the casual dining restaurant chain.

Denny's Corporation Announces Employee Changes (Business Wire)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:00:00 Etc/GMT

Famous Dave's bids to acquire franchises (AP)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:34:30 Etc/GMT

Famous Dave's of America Inc. said on Friday that it has submitted a "staking horse" bid to acquire up to nine of its franchise restaurants from North Country BBQ Ventures, which is expected to file for bankruptcy protection.

Darden Restaurants F2Q10 (Qtr End 11/29/09) Earnings Call Transcript (at Seeking Alpha)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:20:17 Etc/GMT

What Our Bacon Intake Says About the Economy (at Minyanville.com)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:45:00 Etc/GMT

How to profit from the booming sales of the salty pig product.

Mag: Wendy’s cheeseburger among worst (at bizjournals.com)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:05:17 Etc/GMT

Darden Spikes on Earnings Beat (at TheStreet.com)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:52:56 Etc/GMT

Run With Nike But Don't Touch The Lobster (at Forbes.com)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:25:00 Etc/GMT

Famous Dave's Submits "Stalking Horse" bid for Franchisee North Country Barbeque Restaurants (Business Wire)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:59:00 Etc/GMT

MINNEAPOLIS----Famous Dave's of America, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a "stalking horse" asset purchase agreement pursuant to which it has agreed to pay cash consideration of $5.0 million to acquire up to nine Famous Dave’s franchise restaurants owned by North Country BBQ Ventures, LLC.

Darden 2Q revenue drops, profit grows (at bizjournals.com)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:05:23 Etc/GMT

Consumer Sentiment Getting Better: Darden CEO (at CNBC)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:55:16 Etc/GMT

Darden CEO on Q2 Earnings (CNBC)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:02:41 Etc/GMT

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SNS: Buffet or Buffett? (RealMoney by TheStreet.com)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:00:02 Etc/GMT

Steak n Shake is carrying out a reverse stock split to woo long-term investors and deter predators.

Steak 'N Shake Serves Up New Directions (at Investopedia)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:53:45 Etc/GMT

Healthy Fast Food Bestowed 2009 Best of Business Award by Small Business Commerce Association (PR Newswire)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:30:00 Etc/GMT

The Cheesecake Factory is Sharing the Joy This Holiday Season with Gift Card Giveaways, Stocking Stuffers and Free Cheesecake (Business Wire)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:11:00 Etc/GMT

Ahead of the Bell: Darden (AP)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:30:33 Etc/GMT

Darden Restaurants Inc. results are gradually improving, analysts said Friday, after the restaurant operator reported second-quarter profit rose but narrowed its yearly outlook on "sluggish" sales trends.

McDonald's Free Wi-Fi: A Potential Page Turner (at Seeking Alpha)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:25:47 Etc/GMT

Darden Restaurants 2Q profit up, but narrows view (AP)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:43:26 Etc/GMT

Darden Restaurants Inc., operator of Red Lobster and Olive Garden restaurants, said Thursday its second-quarter profit edged up 1 percent to beat Wall Street expectations as lower taxes and interest payments offset a slight decline in sales.

Arthur Cores dies; his shop became Boston Market (AP)

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:48:36 Etc/GMT

Arthur Cores, the co-founder of a small Boston-area chicken restaurant that eventually became the Boston Market chain, has died. He was 52.