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	BLUM Enterprises :: Brad Blum Announces Formation of New Company and Partnership with Ruby Tuesday, Inc.
		BLUM Enterprises builds long-term strategic partnerships with a select group of restaurant companies of scale, working closely with founders/CEOs and their respective teams to fully realize the power of their brands in the marketplace.
		Brad Blum, founder and CEO of BLUM Enterprises, will work closely with Sandy Beall, founder, chairman and CEO of Ruby Tuesday, and his team, to further differentiate Ruby Tuesday as a brand, drive same-restaurant sales increases and create shareholder value.
		Blum is well known throughout the casual dining and quick service segments of the industry for his ability to create growth, turnaround companies and brands, and achieve consistent outstanding financial performance.
	sev.prnewswire.com /food-beverages/20050919/NYM11519092005-1.html (750 words)

	USATODAY.com - Burger King to open hearth to diners (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Brad Blum, who became Burger King's eighth CEO in eleven years in January, on Thursday will reveal to 600 nervous Burger King franchisees gathered in Dallas his hopes to somehow turn around the struggling burger chain that is beset with sales, marketing, financial and operational headaches.
		Blum's goal is to enlarge Burger King's cooking process into the centerpiece of a turnaround strategy that will focus all new products, marketing and, ultimately, restaurant design around the fact that Burger King's food is cooked over an open fire.
		Blum was hired to run Burger King because he's widely credited with reversing double-digit same-store sales declines at Olive Garden.
	www.usatoday.com /money/industries/food/2003-05-06-burgerking_x.htm (861 words)

	KnoxNews: Columnists
		Brad Blum, former president of Olive Garden and past CEO of Burger King, has been working closely with Maryville-based Ruby Tuesday on its menu, marketing and overall strategy.
		Blum said Ruby Tuesday wants to be known for its burgers just as Outback is known for its steaks and Olive Garden is known for its pasta.
		Blum said one of the team members working on the Ruby Tuesday ads was on the team that created the "When you're here, you're family" campaign.
	www.knoxnews.com /kns/business_columnists/article/0,1406,KNS_319_4437311,00.html (493 words)

	Blum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In English, the name Blum can either be pronounced /blʌm/ or /blum/.
		Brad Blum - CEO of Burger King from 2002 until 2004.
		Léon Blum - socialist Prime Minister of France from 1936 to 1937
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Blum (202 words)

	The Harlan Tribune - Cyclone Football Spotlight: Brad Blum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The son of Phil and Janet Blum, rural Earling, Brad returned two punts for touchdowns last week at Perry and is averaging 16.3 yards per punt return and 28.6 yards per kickoff return.
		Brad has also played sparingly on offense, catching eight passes for 95 yards and rushing 11 times for 41 yards and one TD.
		Brad: "Being my senior year, it just means so much more as a player knowing it's your last however many games you end up having.
	www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=17296486&BRD=901&PAG=461&dept_id=130072&rfi=6 (536 words)

	Omaha.com
		Cyclone Brad Blum made 1 of 2 from the line with 35.9 seconds left in regulation, but Curt Bomgaars dropped a 10-foot jumper to bring MOC-Floyd Valley within 73-72 with 23.7 seconds left.
		The Dutchmen fouled Brad Blum again, and he sank both for a 75-72 lead with 17.3 seconds remaining.
		With Brad Blum in his face, he hung slightly longer than normal, but still dropped in the stunning shot.
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	The Egg Factory :: Success a Dirty Word at Egg Factory. :: 01/09/01
		Blum said market research suggests the retail price for the mat would range between $19.99 and $29.99, with the price for a one-month supply of disposable inserts ranging from $2.99 to $4.99.
		Blum said The Egg Factory developed the concept for the mat after his father and other company officials toured high-tech manufacturers and their "clean rooms" where visitors sometimes don special clothes and trod across adhesive "tacky mats" to peel dirt off shoes.
		The Egg Factory "put together a world-class development team," said Blum, to tackle design challenges, conduct market research, and hack a path toward either licensing or selling the Tech Mat technology to a Fortune 500 company that would produce and distribute the mat.
	www.eggfactory.com /egg_na_010901.html (622 words)

	USATODAY.com - Burger King zaps menu, image (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Blum, a guy with no previous fast-food experience, appears to have some ketchup running through his veins, after all.
		Blum has spent the past year on one of the toughest missions in fast food.
		Blum, who races sports cars passionately, recently was told by another racer that he's in the driver's seat in two of the world's most notoriously dangerous competitions: car racing and restaurants.
	www.usatoday.com /money/industries/food/2004-03-21-burgerking_x.htm (1769 words)

	ZoomInfo Web Summary: Brad Blum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Blum graduated from Denison University in Granville, Ohio, in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, having majored in economics and urban studies.
		Blum stressed that the implementation of this program is an important first step in enabling the company's franchisees to meet their financial and capital spending obligations and focus on delivering operational excellence to the consumer.
		Blum, 48, is widely known in the casual dining industry because of his leadership at Olive Garden.
	www.zoominfo.com /Search/PersonDetail.aspx?PersonID=1221111 (2613 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Blum,
		A Socialist deputy after 1914, he was finance minister under Léon Blum (1936-37) and minister of justice in the cabinet of Camille Chautemps (1937-38).
		He served as minister of state in the Léon Blum government (1946-47) and as vice premier (1951).
		Brad Blum Announces Formation of New Company and Partnership with Ruby Tuesday, Inc.
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Blum, (661 words)

	The Harlan Tribune - Blum pitches, hits Cyclones past St. Albert, 10-0
		Mark Blum opened the scoring in the bottom of the first by driving in Brad Blum with the first of his two doubles on the night.
		Brad Blum and Goetzinger both stole two bases and led the team with two runs scored.
		Mark Blum (1-0) was steady on the mound, striking out eight, walking one and not allowing a Falcon runner past second base.
	www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?BRD=901&dept_id=130072&newsid=16726000&PAG=461&rfi=9 (346 words)

	Hispanic Business - Burger King Corporation CEO Brad Blum Addresses Culinary Institute of America Graduates (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Blum is leading the turnaround at Burger King Corporation and previously moved Olive Garden to the top of the highly competitive Italian segment of the casual dining industry with 33 consecutive quarters of same-restaurant sales increases and an increase in operating profits of approximately 600 percent.
		Blum noted that three of Burger King Corporation's chefs leading the company's development of new products are graduates of The Culinary Institute of America.
		Blum was named an Ambassador of CIA "in recognition of distinguished service to the food service and hospitality industry and for support of and contribution to culinary education."
	www.hispanicbusiness.com /news/newsbyid.asp?id=16370 (666 words)

	[NARN News] business seems to be declining for Burger King
		Chief Executive Brad Blum announced Bob Nilsen's resignation "with mixed emotions" in a voicemail to company employees on Tuesday.
		Blum said he would announce later this week the company's "new Operations leadership structure." Burger King spokesman Rob Doughty had no further comment Wednesday on the resignation.
		Blum, who had hired Nilsen to be his second-in-command a month after joining the chain in January 2003, did not explain the reason for Nilsen's abrupt resignation or indicate a replacement.
	www.narn.org /pipermail/news_narn.org/2004-February/000044.html (512 words)

	Olive Garden plants roots in Tuscany, opens culinary school Nation's Restaurant News - Find Articles
		According to Brad Blum, president of the Darden Restaurants Inc.-owned chain, the objective of the foreign venture is far-reaching.
		Blum said the launch of the Tuscan restaurant and training center comes at a high point in Olive Garden's history.
		On a sunny hilltop surrounded by the checkered panorama of grape and olive groves stretching to the horizon, Blum recently dedicated the opening of the restaurant -- Olive Garden Riserva di Fizzano -- and culinary school.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3190/is_44_33/ai_57443858 (898 words)

	The Egg Factory :: Senator Warner Sees Sunny Side of Egg Factory's Technology April 17, 2004
		In late 2002, Blum acknowledged his company had negotiated a licensing agreement with Johnson and Johnson Vision Care that granted Johnson and Johnson exclusive worldwide rights for the use of eVision technology.
		Brad Blum, the son of Ron Blum, introduced Warner to a "hearing enhancement" device that would allow listeners to adjust digital audio channels.
		For more than a year, Ron Blum and others with the company have said the company was on the edge of a big score that could yield revenues for the company.
	www.eggfactory.com /egg_na_041704.html (537 words)

	Brad Blum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Brad Blum (born 1954) was the CEO of Burger King from December 2002 to 2 July, 2004.
		He joined from Darden Restaurants but left after only 18 months citing strategic differences with Burger King's board.
		Blums successor Greg Brenneman was appointed on 1 August, 2004.
	pedia.newsfilter.co.uk /wikipedia/b/br/brad_blum.html (66 words)

	Hispanic Business - Burger King Corporation Chief Executive Officer Brad Blum Reports Progress at Annual Franchisee ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Blum cited several encouraging statistics that demonstrate the company's momentum is beginning to build based on a focus on its core consumers; a commitment to quality, innovation and differentiation in its products; and an unwavering dedication to be "brilliant with the basics" of operating each BURGER KING(R) restaurant.
		Blum also reported on the success of several key initiatives that indicate that the health of the BURGER KING system is improving.
		Blum also indicated that innovation will continue to be a hallmark of the company's future.
	www.aol.hispanicbusiness.com /news/newsbyid.asp?id=16035 (1081 words)

	Trinity Capital LLC
		Burger King Chief Executive Brad Blum on Monday made improving the financial health of struggling franchisees a top priority for his new administration.
		Blum's initiative was met with kudos from the leaders of the franchisee community.
		Blum hopes that by bringing in outside help he can speed up that recovery, so franchisees will have money to invest in improving their restaurants.
	www.trinitycapitalllc.com /pages/new/bknews2.htm (424 words)

	Alex Job Racing
		Ruby Tuesday's effort, led by its strategic partner Brad Blum, CEO of BLUM Enterprises, has provided us with a comprehensive program that puts our team in an excellent position to compete for this year's Daytona Prototype championship as well as carry us over to 2007.
		Brad, a Porsche racer in his own right, has been involved in motorsports in the past, recognizes the benefits, and he has put together a great marketing program around the team that involves some very exciting elements."
		Blum, who is working closely with Ruby Tuesday as an integral member of its executive team.
	www.alexjobracing.com /06_vir/0417.htm (771 words)

	Blum hunde a sus antiguos compañeros- Todito noticias - Beisbol
		Geoff Blum todavía está en contacto con varios de sus antiguos compañeros en los Astros, a quienes considera amigos para toda la vida.
		Blum jugó dos temporadas con los Astros, en el 2002 y el 2003.
		Blum había bateado de 200, con un jonrón, en 31 partidos desde que se incorporó a los Medias Blancas.
	www.todito.com /paginas/noticias/Deportes/Beisbol/88996.html (491 words)

	Darden Restaurants - Investor Relations
		At the same time, Smokey Bones President Bob Mock is leaving his role as president of the barbecue restaurant company and senior vice president of Darden Restaurants and is taking a personal leave of absence to address personal and family priorities.
		Blum, whose responsibilities include Olive Garden restaurants, Smokey Bones BBQ and Darden's purchasing, distribution and total quality operations, will now also serve as acting president of Smokey Bones.
		Blum, 48, joined Darden Restaurants from General Mills in 1994 and helped secure Olive Garden's leading position in the Italian casual dining market.
	investor.dardenrestaurants.com /ir_ReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=88422 (446 words)

	Clyde Rucker Appointed Chief Of Staff To Brad Blum, Burger King Corporation's Chief Executive Officer
		Blum and the entire Executive Leadership Team to optimize relationships with franchisees, franchise associations, local communities and BURGER KING(R) employees.
		Blum as Co-Chair of the Diversity Action Council and, along with Mr.
		Blum, will lead the company's initiatives in the important area of diversity.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-03-2004/0002121484&EDATE= (587 words)

	TU Berlin Sport: Fußball - lyrisches (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Brad Blum hat einen schweren Fehler begangen: Er wollte den Leuten gesunde Burger verkaufen, Baguettes mit Geflügeleinlage.
		Leider war die Geflügeleinlage, die Brad Blum anfertigen ließ, rund.
		Zu Brad Blum's Marketingstrategie gehörte ein devotes Huhn, eine zottelige Figur in roten Strapsen, die unter www.subservientchicken.com auf Befehl den Moonwalk macht.
	www.tu-berlin.de /sport/fussball/schlusspfiff24.htm (336 words)

	Daily Pioneer
		From left to right: Brad Blum, Gunther Kochan and Matt Hull take a break from their research to improve traffic flow around the Platteville schools.
		The three students are Matt Hull, originally from Waupun; Brad Blum, originally from Cross Plains; and Gunther Kochan, originally from Madison.
		The team is working alongside members of the Grant County Safe Communities Coalition to assist in the project by developing a traffic feasibility study to determine and analyze the level of safety around the middle and high schools.
	www.uwplatt.edu /news/2003/12/senior-design-team-improves-safety-for_01.html (475 words)

	Variety.com - Par's Berman in a Blum role
		Blum, who inked a first-look deal last year with HBO Films, said he was attracted by the energy on the Par lot and the new exec team, which includes production co-prexys Alli Shearmur and Brad Weston.
		Prior to becoming an independent producer, Blum headed the acquisitions and co-productions department at Miramax Films in New York from 1996-2000 with Amy Israel.
		Blum was also exec VP at Arrow Entertainment, buying more than 60 films, including "Bandit Queen."
	www.variety.com /article/VR1117923215?categoryid=1236&cs=1 (368 words)

	Blum Personals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		With that deal to burnish his reputation, Blum struck out on his own in 1975, forming what is now...
		Chief Executive Officer Brad Blum said there were strategic differences but wouldn't go into details...
		Blum, 50, a seasoned restaurant executive credited with building the Olive Garden chain into a successful brand, took...
	www.adatingagency.co.uk /personals/datingindex3403.html (442 words)

	BK ousts Blum, says search on for new CEO: sr. management to oversee chain for now Nation's Restaurant News - Find ...
		Blum was the chain's eighth chief since 1989.
		A former vice chairman of Orlando, Fla.-based Darden Restaurants and president of its Olive Garden chain, he joined Burger King in January 2003 shortly after a consortium composed of Texas Pacific Group, Bain Capital and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners purchased the chain from Diageo PLC of London.
		As was previously reported, observers said one of Blum's main obstacles was a strained relationship with the leaders of BK's franchisee community, whose members own and operate 9(1 percent of the chain's nearly 7,700 U.S. outlets.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3190/is_28_38/ai_n6115000 (793 words)

	Bloomberg.com: U.S.
		Blum, the 16th person to lead the company in its 50-year history, struggled to boost sales amid competition from No. 1 McDonald's Corp. and bankruptcies by several of Burger King franchisees.
		Blum, 50, had ``strategic differences'' with Burger King's board, the company said in a release.
		Blum, who joined Burger King in January 2003, added menu items including fire-grilled salads with chicken and shrimp and an Angus steakburger in an effort to expand beyond Whoppers and fries.
	quote.bloomberg.com /apps/news?pid=10000103&sid=af9hd1vJzjkc&refer=us (637 words)

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