MIAMI-The Japanese and sushi-themed restaurant chain cooks up a 7.4% increase in same-store sales.

MARYVILLE, TN-The casual dining chain emerges from the doldrums and plans to open 90 new stores this year.

OKLAHOMA CITY-Net income, revenues and same-store sales increase during the first quarter fiscal 2006 for the drive-in operator.

CLEARWATER, FL-The nation's largest recreational boat retailer, MarineMax, is buying one of the largest US independent boat dealers.

HOUSTON-The restaurant chain achieves sales growth although its customers were challenged by high energy prices.

NEW CANAAN, CT-The old-fashioned gifts of sweaters and ties have been replaced by electronics and home-oriented goods.

BOISE, ID-The outdoor gear retailer says it will open its first Idaho store in Boise in summer 2006.

FORT WORTH, TX-The home décor chain, which has suffered from poor sales this year, should close 250 stores, analysts say.