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June 11, 2009
Top Features
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Inedible! That's the charge CKE Restaurants President and CEO Andy Puzder levels at his rivals' 99-cent menus. Chain Leader asked the executive to explain why his "premium product strategy" is right for hard times. read more... |
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Burger King Corp. recently gathered 13 people with ties to the chain to share company strategy. Top brass laid out company growth plans and new products to the group, which included business and community leaders. read more... |
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Nancy Luna, a.k.a. Fast Food Maven, blogger and business reporter for the Orange County Register, reveals the attraction of fast-food restaurant chains in fast-paced Los Angeles and Orange County. read more... |
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Chain Leader’s Blog Bytes
A Letter to Norman Brinker
Boston Market CEO and former Chain Leader former blogger Lane Cardwell shares a personal message to a mentor, legend, leader and friend. read more...
Rate this Commercial: You Wouldn’t
This spot introduces the idea of having breakfast at Carl's while staying true to its premium products and "young, hungry guys" postitioning. Some might miss the hot models, but it works. read more...
Clarence Otis: Life at the Top of the Heap
Anyone spot Clarence Otis Jr.'s interview in Saturday's New York Times? It's intriguing and worth a look, says Chain Leader’s David Farkas. read more...
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Industry Buzz
Just signing up for Facebook, Twitter and YouTube isn't enough to gain traction with guests. Here's what to do next. read more... |
A bipartisan group of lawmakers, restaurant chains and consumer advocates reached an agreement on legislation that would require calorie information on restaurant menus. read more... |
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How to Grow to 100 Units
Fairfax, Va.-based Paisano's has announced plans to begin franchising, planning to open 10 restaurants in the D.C. metro. read more... |
Expected to open in spring 2010, the new restaurant will be the company's first location on Florida's west coast, increasing the total number of Seasons 52 restaurants to nine. read more... |
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Coming from Chain Leader |
Chain Leader's mobile Web site lets you stay up to date wherever you are. read more... |
Join the Friends of Chain Leader group on LinkedIn for early news, networking and conversation. read more... |
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Profiles in Growth: Old Chicago: Three years ago, area developer Whitney VinZant was sifting through data on hundreds of franchise brands. Old Chicago--a concept featuring pizza, pasta and 110 international beers--caught his eye. |
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