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Tracking Device: Real-Time Data Aids Promotions By Lisa Bertagnoli, Contributing Editor, 5/1/2009
International Dairy Queen uses an inventory-management system that keeps track of what product is going to its warehouses in real time. The information helps the chain track how well promotions are doing and alter orders if necessary. More
Revenue, Income Down at BAB Inc. 07/02/2009
BAB, Inc. (OTCBB: BABB), announced its financial results for its second quarter ended May 31, 2009, reporting net income of $111,000, or $0.02 per share, versus net income of $177,000, or $0.02 per share, for the same quarter last year.
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Top 10 Articles in June 2009 07/02/2009
According to Web-site traffic on chainleader.com, these are the top articles for the month of June 2009.
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NexCen Brands Provides Business Update 07/01/2009
NexCen Brands, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: NEXC.PK) today provided a business update. The Company reported selected preliminary unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2009, announced second quarter 2009 operational highlights and reported selected preliminary unaudited financial results for the 2008 fiscal year.
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Real Mex Restaurants Prices Private Placement 07/01/2009
Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. ("RMR") announced today the pricing of $130 million of senior secured notes. The 14% notes mature on January 1, 2013, and were priced at 90% of the principal amount to yield 17.983%.
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Pizza Patron Opens Second Quick-Service Restaurant 07/01/2009
Pizza Patrón, the premier Latin pizza brand, today announced the grand opening of its second Quick Service Pizza (QSP) outlet in San Antonio, Texas. The restaurant is located at 827 S. Zarzamora St. in a densely populated residential community, just west of downtown.
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Johnny Rockets Rolls Mobile Kitchen 07/01/2009
After more than nine months of planning and preparation, Johnny Rockets Group, Inc. today introduced the first of what they believe will be many custom-built mobile restaurant units. The inaugural edition, with a 22-foot kitchen and 14-foot trailer, was purchased by -- and customized for -- The Washington Redskins football organization.
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Nathan's Famous To Purchase Additional Stock 07/01/2009
Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NASDAQ:NATH) today announced that its Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to 500,000 shares of its common stock on behalf of the Company.
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Dave's Dispatch David Farkas, Senior Editor, Chain Leader June 14, 2009 Quiz: Got a Beef?
Let's begin the day with a quiz, shall we, just to get the juices f... More
The Next Big Thing Lane Cardwell, Industry Veteran, Trend Watcher June 9, 2009 To Norman Brinker
I hope that you will indulge me this one last blog to honor the greatest restaurateur... More
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