How to grow your restaurant chain to 100 units or more. Articles, blogs, video and other information to help restaurant operators and young chain restaurants develop growth strategy for franchising, expansion and finance. Connect with other young chains and more experienced operators.
Franchisee Turned Owner Revives Mama Fu's By Maya Norris, Managing Editor, 7/2/2008 8:42:00 AM
Mama Fu's Asian House is the latest brand from Atlanta-based Raving Brands to find a new home. Former franchisee Murphy Adams Restaurant Group purchased the concept in March and is betting on new training, support and service programs to set Mama Fu's on the path to profitability. More
Invest in Recruiting and Retaining General Managers By Harry Bond, Guest Columnist - 06/30/2008
Guest columnist Harry Bond discusses how a low-cost yet effective recruiting and retention strategy requires proper planning and communication.
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Alamo Drafthouse Offers Dinner and a Movie By Maya Norris, Managing Editor - 07/01/2008
Alamo Drafthouse is not your typical movie theater. The Austin, Texas-based cinema eatery has gained a cult following over the last 11 years for showing both first-run and obscure art-house films while offering guests a made-to-order menu that goes beyond popcorn and candy. Now seven-unit Alamo is ready to expand its laid-back, campy brand outside Texas.
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Management Systems: Retaining Unit Managers By Maya Norris, Managing Editor - 07/01/2008
General managers are vital to any successful restaurant chain. So how do small, expanding chains compete against larger companies for such an important asset?
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Restaurant Acquisition Partners, Inc. to Merge with Oregano's Pizza Bistro, Inc. (Press Release) 06/20/2008
Restaurant Acquisition Partners, Inc. announced today that it has entered into definitive agreements to merge with privately held Oregano's Pizza Bistro, Inc.TM. Oregano's is a full service casual Italian bistro restaurant chain featuring a moderately priced menu specializing in Chicago-style thin crust and stuffed pizzas.
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RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen Opens in Los Angeles (Press Release) 06/20/2008
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) today announced the opening of its newest concept, RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen at the Westfield Century City Mall in Los Angeles, California on June 19, 2008.
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The Next Big Thing Lane Cardwell, Partner, The Chain Gang July 2, 2008 True North
It takes a lot of guts to open up a new independent, casual dining restaurant these d... More
Organic Growth Vaughan Lazar, Co-founder and CEO, Pizza Fusion June 23, 2008 Location, Location, Location
Well, at least I know three of you are reading this! Don’t worry, I have my blo... More
Organic Growth Vaughan Lazar, Co-founder and CEO, Pizza Fusion June 19, 2008 Avoid Greenwashing
Societal trends have steered business practices for hundreds of years. When consumers... More
Organic Growth Vaughan Lazar, Co-founder and CEO, Pizza Fusion June 16, 2008 Camaraderie in the workplace
I speak from personal experience when I stress the importance of having a good qualit... More
Clarice Turner: Relationship Counseling
Since Clarice Turner joined Vancouver, Wash.-based Papa Murphy's as president and chief operating officer in spring 2008, she's been putting her operations background to work targeting consistency and efficiency. Chain Leader spoke with Turner about how Papa Murphy's works with franchisees on cost pressures and more.
Fresh-Brewed News: Current articles from national media outlets on coffee topics. Consumption Trends: 37% of adults aged 18 to 24 drink coffee, up from 31% the prior year.
Pick a Pairing: Many coffee aficionados are curious to learn how their favorite blends match up with food. Restaurants have the opportunity to teach them.
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