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The Motley Fool October 6, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Can Ruby Tuesday Sparkle Again? Easier comps might give Ruby Tuesday the appearance of outperformance in the coming year. Investors, it will be curious watching this stock over the next 12 months.
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The Motley Fool July 7, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	A Chipped Ruby Ruby Tuesday still struggles to stand apart and produce meaningful growth. For now, it may be best to pass on this stock.
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The Motley Fool February 16, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Applebee's Quarterly Afterthought The fourth-quarter earnings report from Applebee's couldn't be more timely -- it comes when many people are mulling the possibility that the company could be sold. Investors, take note.
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The Motley Fool July 23, 2004 Salim Haji	IHOP Flips Strategy As IHOP is in the midst of a fundamental shift in its business model, the company's dividend yield currently stands at 2.76%, significantly higher than most other companies in the restaurant industry.
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