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Chain Leader Executive Briefing March 12, 2009

VIDEO: Fast and Easy First Steps To Going Green

In this edition: VIDEO: Fast and Easy First Steps To Going Green... Savvy Spice: Quick-Service Chains Welcome Ethnic Flavors... Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Finds Room at the Inn... New Concepts Go Diving for Dollars... Cheap Chicken Brings Them In... Dog Days for Johnnie’s Dog House... Emerging Chain Freshii to Open in Fitness Centers... Working with a Foreign Franchise...

March 12, 2009

Top Features

VIDEO: Fast and Easy First Steps To Going Green

Ted's Montana Grill President and CEO George McKerrow Jr., a leader in the eco-friendly restaurant movement, enthusiastically outlines first--and even money-saving--steps toward going green. read more...

Savvy Spice: Quick-Service Chains Welcome Ethnic Flavors

Hitting the authenticity sweet spot--the area of overlap where dishes appeal to the palates of a specific ethnic demographic and to the mass market--is the ultimate aim for quick-service menu makers. read more...

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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Finds Room at the Inn

When you think of hotel restaurants, you might think of high-end steakhouses or plain-Jane family diners. Beef 'O' Brady's believes its family sports concept can slide in between them. read more...

Chain Leader’s Blog Bytes New Concepts Go Diving for Dollars Restaurant concept creators don't wait for times to get better to get their business back. They follow the customer, who wants value and comfort food. Lane Cardwell found two good examples in his hometown. read more... Cheap Chicken Brings Them In Meanwhile, while in Arlington, Va., David Farkas looks at a local Peruvian-style chicken concept that always has a line out the door. read more...
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Industry Buzz What Unemployment Data Means for Restaurants This is the first time the industry has experienced more the two months of consecutive jobs losses. People Report warns that with growth in other industries, we can’t assume those employees will return when we need them. read more...
No Time to Read Business Books? The Church of the Customer blog asked Todd Sattersten, president of 800-CEO-READ, for recommendations for execs too busy to read more than one. read more...

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How to Grow to 100 Units

Dog Days for Johnnie’s Dog House

Growing restaurant chain Johnnie's Dog House brings regional American hot dog favorites together and plans to take the diverse dogs nationwide read more...

Emerging Chain Freshii to Open in Fitness Centers

Fast-casual Freshii, known for its hip vibe and convenient, healthful meals, is joining forces with Equinox Fitness in Chicago. read more...

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FE&S' Dealer of the Year & Industry Awards Gala: May 16, 2009
Save the date for the 27th Annual Dealer of the Year & Industry Awards Gala, being held Saturday, May 16, 2009 at The Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. This premier industry event honors the Dealer of the Year and industry luminaries and provides great networking opportunities amongst cocktails, dinner, an awards ceremony and musical entertainment. Click here to learn more.

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