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The Motley Fool April 10, 2007 Timothy M. Otte	Final Onion Not Bloomin' at Outback The final sales release before the restaurant probably goes private shows more of the same sluggishness. Investors, take note.
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The Motley Fool December 5, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Wishing on a Star, Steak Lovers Lone Star's stock closed at $23.55 the day before the buyout offer. Since then, crippling comps and sharply reduced profit forecasts have only crumbled the already iffy fundamentals. If there is a better bid out there, great. If not, look out below.
The Motley Fool May 1, 2006 Nathan Parmelee	OSI Weighs Its Options The restaurant partnership could pursue many courses to unlock shareholder value. While performance came in slightly lower than expected, it also wasn't a large disappointment. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool February 15, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	From the Outback to the Outhouse Sluggish comps and margin performance are getting in the way of the restaurant franchise's potential. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 9, 2007 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: No Goodbye to Ruby Tuesday The casual dining restaurant appears to have a full plate for its 2007 third-quarter earnings report, which rolls out shortly. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
The Motley Fool June 6, 2006 Nathan Parmelee	OSI Has a Pirate On Board Pirate Capital urges OSI Restaurant Partners to speed up its shareholder value initiatives or prepare for a proxy battle. A little outside pressure can help to focus management on moving more quickly and also highlight the need to deliver on promises.
The Motley Fool September 21, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Is Darden Tantalizing? Investors sure seem to love the restaurant operator, but is it time to fill your plate?
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The Motley Fool February 21, 2006 Nathan Parmelee	Outback's Potential Rewards Outback's growth is unimpressive, but the company has many options available to reward shareholders.
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The Motley Fool August 25, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Small Eats Taste Fine Some obscure restaurant stocks come up with appetizing returns.
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The Motley Fool May 5, 2006 Selena Maranjian	Think Twice Before Agreeing With Management Did you know that companies in which you own stock may be doing things you don't like, and you may be giving them your blessing? Investors, proxy voting probably doesn't work the way you think it does.
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