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Chain Leader Executive Briefing February 12, 2009
Is Your CEO Worth His or Her Salary?
February 12, 2009
Top Features

HVS Executive Search analyzed CEO compensation for 53 public restaurant companies. Based on its pay-for-performance model, the top performer was Joel A. Schwartz of Benihana Inc. read more...

The signature breakfast will remain at the center of the family-dining chain's traffic-building efforts: "We're celebrating the Grand Slam this year." read more...


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Auntie Anne's has injected personality into its pretzels-and-more brand with a new logo, redesigned stores, a broader menu including stuffed pretzels, and a text-messaging campaign. read more...

Chain Leader’s Blog Bytes

Mickey D’s Worker Questions Obama
There was no anger, says Senior Editor David Farkas. The teen just wanted to know when the economy was going to improve so he could change jobs. read more...

London Calling: Chefs Reflect on 2008
Lane Cardwell looks at business through overseas eyes. The themes are the same, but the expressions are refreshingly British. read more...

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Industry Buzz
Seeking Alpha names some well-known companies that are in trouble, a few restaurant chains among them. read more...
Looking for something positive, we find this commercial showing a cricket player really getting into his chicken sandwich. read more...

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How to Grow to 100 Units
Emerging chains don't have the buying power that large chains do. But that doesn't mean they can't save money on purchasing. read more...
Web ordering allows regional chain Pizza My Heart to create more personalized promotions at a fraction of the traditional cost. read more...

Coming from Chain Leader
Our March issue looks at how chains are succeeding with eco-friendly efforts. Not a subscriber? read more...
Our free webcast tells how McDonald's and others build sustainable restaurants. read more...

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