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Chain Leader Executive Briefing April 9, 2009

Expansion: Serving the Underserved

In this edition: Expansion: Serving the Underserved... The Melting Pot's Menu Celebrates the Seasons... Franchisees Select Favorite Franchisors... No Child Should Grow Up Hungry... Burger King's Booty Call... Emerging Chain Chuy's Second Wind... Red Mango Launches Aggressive Expansion Plan... Five Options for Franchise Funding

April 9, 2009

Top Features

Expansion: Serving the Underserved

Minority populations are growing, and forward-thinking restaurant operators are seeing who their future customers and franchisees will be. Franchisors like Pizza Pan and NexCen explain how ethnic and urban markets suit their expansion plans. read more...

The Melting Pot's Menu Celebrates the Seasons

From classic French to Caribbean themes, The Melting Pot's evolving recipes for fondue give guests something new to dip into. Executive Chef Shane Schaibly answers guests' demand for new flavors. read more...

Creativity to keep you competitive
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Franchisees Select Favorite Franchisors

If it's true that the recession's depth depends on consumer confidence, then perhaps a restaurant brand's health depends on franchisee confidence. read more...

Chain Leader’s Blog Bytes No Child Should Grow Up Hungry Lane Cardwell’s recent post on how the restaurant industry can help ease childhood hunger has turned into a forum for sharing successes. read more... Burger King's Booty Call Blogger David Farkas asks: Is Burger King’s “I like square butts” homage to Sir Mix-a-Lot and Sponge Bob Square Pants offensive or just plain silly? read more...
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Industry Buzz A Mexican Passover Rosa Mexicano, an eight-unit casual-dining chain based in New York, runs an annual Passover special menu. read more...
This Restaurant Is Not Kosher A restaurant concept in Taiwan uses a toilet motif for the decor and the dinnerware. read more...

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How to Grow to 100 Units

Emerging Chain Chuy's Second Wind

CEO Steve Hislop has markedly stepped up growth since joining Chuy's in 2007, opening four restaurants in 2008. This year, he expects to open at least five more, ending 2009 with 17 restaurants. read more...

Red Mango Launches Aggressive Expansion Plan

Frozen yogurt chain Red Mango has announced national expansion plans, beginning in Dallas-Fort Worth and New York and adding up to 550 locations across the country over the next five years. read more...

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