Article: Despite turmoil at Avado, M&S continues to dish up sales.(McCormick & Schmick's seafood restaurant chain thrives despite parent company Avado Brands' financial woes.)(Abstract)(Brief Article)

Seafood duo keep marching with winning restaurant concept

McCormick & Schmick's, a renowned seafood restaurant chain on a national march, has managed to stay insulated from the problems plaguing its parent company-- no small feat when your parent is Avado Brands.

Four years ago, the Madison, Ga.-based company's stock fetched a respectable $28 a share; in mid-May, it hit $1.63.

During its last fiscal year, Avado earned $5.5 million, down more than 90 percent from the $66.3 million it earned the prior year. The first quarter of this year, Avado lost money.

Over a month ago, it looked as if McCormick & Schmick's -- purchased by the ...

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