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Mississippi dealer targets Jackson in expansion efforts.

Restaurant chains BJ's Restaurants, Cheesecake Factory, Famous Dave's, Landry's and Popeyes continue to heat up the summer months with expansion and opertional news.

During the past few years, food trucks have generated a fair amount of buzz among consumers and within the foodservice industry. While many municipalities continue to struggle with how to address food trucks and traditional restaurants study their emerging competitors, one thing seems certain: food trucks don't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon.

Dobson to remain chairman of the board of directors

Energy Kitchen is proof that Americans are getting more serious about their health. Every item on the seven-year-old chain's menu is less than 500 calories. All of its dishes are grilled, baked or steamed. Yes, there are salads, but also burgers, wraps and robust breakfast items.

A dual focus on product innovation and delivering a customer service experience that leaves guests smiling is fast putting Menchie's on the map — the entire map. From just three units in 2008, the company expects to pass the 200-store mark this year. By early 2012 the self-serve, pay-by-weight fro-yo concept will have a presence in every U.S. state, as well as in five international markets.

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